Nigra Dark Green’
Arborvitae
Thuja occidentalis
'Nigra Dark Green'
- Versatile habit
- Evergreen
- Native to North America
One of the most popular arborvitae varieties, it has a pyramidal form with deep green foliage and good winter color. An excellent choice for screens.
USDA Zone 3 - 7 (-40°F/-40°C)
Exposure Full sun, Part sun
Height 20 - 30'
Width 7 - 10'
Finish Time 1.5 seasons
Type Evergreen
Foliage Color Green
Liner Sizes 2 1/4", 4"
General Care
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 Hedges; screening; 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.
