Arkansas Tree Database

Scientific name:

Thuja Occidentalis

Size:

20'-40' tall by 10'-15' wide

Leaves:

alternate, simple, scale-like, flat sprays formed by overlapping scales, less than 2" long, untoothed, fragrant

Flowers:

inconspicuous

Fruit:

inconspicuous

Fall Interest:

needled evergreen

Culture:

sun to partial sun; medium moisture, well-drained soil

Disease/Insect:

bagworms

Use:

hedge, screen; better in northwest Arkansas

Cultivars:

'Green Giant,' 'Emerald;' also many compact and dwarf cultivars

Notes:

native to eastern North America