Arborvitae - American

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Arborvitae - American

The American Arborvitae, Thuja occidentalis, is a conifer evergreen tree that is widely used as an accent tree or as a privacy hedge tree. The leaf color is bright green above and pale green below and they may turn a yellow brown is some winters. American Arborvitae trees have a broad pyramidal shape with erect branches that are dense and crowded together. It is one of the most popular of all trees for windbreaks and year around privacy screening. It may be sheared and shaped to fit into most every landscaping need. When established it can stand considerable heat and drought. The scale-like leaves are abruply pointed. This evergreen tree prefers a deep well drained site. ... more

 

Sargents Crabtree Summer foliage is a dark green color. It is used as a specimen or patio tree. This deciduous tree has moderate water requirements and a moderate tolerance to salt and alkali. Flowers are white, red when bud is opening. This crabapple has the smallest leaves of all the crabs.

Arborvitae - American