An upright, columnar arborvitae with dense soft green foliage forming a broad pyramid. A reliable, hardy choice for tall screening and windbreaks in cold and temperate gardens.
At a glance
- Plant type: Tree
- Mature size: 6 m H × 2 m W
- Aspect: full sun and part shade or morning sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Pyramidal Arborvitae
Botanically, Thuja occidentalis 'Pyramidalis' is a moderate-growing tree in the Cupressaceae family. It reaches around 6 m tall and 2 m wide at maturity, with evergreen foliage.
Where to grow Pyramidal Arborvitae
Pyramidal Arborvitae suits cool-temperate and warm-temperate climates and grows best in full sun and part shade or morning sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Pyramidal Arborvitae does best in free-draining and clay soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in. For a screen, space plants about 1.2 m apart.
Watering & feeding
Pyramidal Arborvitae is regular, moderate watering. A feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser keeps growth strong. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Tip-prune Pyramidal Arborvitae in spring to maintain a dense, shapely habit. It clips well, so trim two or three times a year for a formal finish. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Pyramidal Arborvitae in the garden
Pyramidal Arborvitae earns its place for a fast screen or informal hedge, a windbreak and a feature or specimen planting.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Pyramidal Arborvitae with other plants that enjoy the same regular, moderate watering and cool-temperate climate. Repeat it through a border to tie the planting together and give a sense of rhythm.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
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