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‘Filiformis’

Arborvitae

Thuja occidentalis

'Filiformis'

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  • Unique foliage
  • Evergreen
  • Hardy
Description

'Filiformis' arborvitae is a unique, semi-dwarf threadleaf evergreen with foliage that resembles that of Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Filifera.' However, it is much hardier than Chamaecyparis. Its variable habit is conical to broadly pyramidal or even globose.

USDA Zone
3 - 7 (-40°F/-40°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun
Height
4 - 8'
Width
4 - 8'
Finish Time
1.5 seasons
Type
Evergreen
Flower Color
Foliage Color
Green

Soil

Adaptable in terms of pH; best growth is in moderately moist, cool, fertile soils.

Pruning

Does not strictly require pruning, though it does tolerate it well. Prune in spring before new growth begins.

Uses

Mixed borders; foundation plantings; specimen.

Growing Tips

Tolerates heat and drought once established. Keep watered after pruning to minimize browning; this is also an effective strategy to minimize winter damage to foliage in cold areas.

Features: Evergreen, Salt tolerant, Winter interest, Alkaline soil, Clay soil, Native

Filters: Botanical genus: Thuja, Common name: Arborvitae, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 3, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Green foliage

Features: Evergreen, Salt tolerant, Winter interest, Alkaline soil, Clay soil, Native

Filters: Botanical genus: Thuja, Common name: Arborvitae, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 3, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Green foliage