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‘Zebrina’

Arborvitae - Western

Thuja plicata

'Zebrina'

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  • Colorful foliage
  • Evergreen
  • Fast growing
Description

An extremely handsome, variegated Western arborvitae with a broad pyramidal shape. This is a deer resistant native plant that makes a good screen.

USDA Zone
5 - 8 (-20°F/-28°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun
Height
30 - 50'
Width
12 - 15'
Finish Time
1 season
Type
Evergreen
Flower Color
Foliage Color
Variegated

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

Screens; windbreaks.

Growing Tips

Western arborvitae shows considerable resistance to deer browsing. Foliage has a bold, braided look.

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

Filters: Botanical genus: Thuja, Common name: Arborvitae - Western, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Variegated foliage

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

Filters: Botanical genus: Thuja, Common name: Arborvitae - Western, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Variegated foliage