Thuja occidentalis 'Hetz Wintergreen'

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Information by: Notes By WESTON NURSERIES        Photographer: Connon Nursery

 

Description

This tree will grow to about 40' tall and makes a good screen. It has small, scaled, light green, evergreen leaves. Small female cones have hooks on it. This conifer will make an excellent windbreak. It tolerates coastal conditions. It prefers full to part sun with well draining moist soils.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Tree, Conifer

 

Height Range

25-40'

 

Flower Color

n/a

 

Flower Season

n/a

 

Leaf Color

Light Green

 

Bark Color

Red

 

Fruit Color

Brown

 

Fruit Season

Intermittent

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Low, Medium

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Loam

 

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Moist

 

Soil pH

Acid

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal, Woodland

 

Accenting Features

Unusual Foliage

 

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

 

Location Uses

Background, Foundation

 

Special Uses

Filler, Hedge, Screen, Wind Break

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Fix leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes.

One broken spray sprinkler can waste 10 gallons per minute - or 100 gallons in a typical 10 minute watering cycle.