Plants

Thuja occidentalis 'Congabe'

[Fire Chief Globe Arborvitae]

Thuja occidentalis 'Degroot's Spire'

[Degroot's Spire Arborvitae]

Thuja occidentalis 'Golden Globe'

[American Arborvitae]

Dwarf cultivar with a dense globe like form and golden-yellow foliage. Avoid sites prone to heavy wind exposure.

Thuja occidentalis 'Pyramidalis'

[Pyramidal Eastern Arborvitae]

'Pyramidalis' has a narrow pyramidal form and brightly-colored, soft leaves. One of the best plants for screening in moist, well-aerated soils. Bagworms can be a problem. Subject to several other insect pests, all of which usually can be controlled with timely spraying. Deer may feed on foliage. Winter color can be poor (susceptible to winter burn).

Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd'

[Emerald Green Arborvitae]

'Emerald' is a very narrow, tight pyramidal cultivar that maintains excellent vertical sprays of bright, emerald green foliage throughout the year. Very heat tolerant and cold hardy. One of the best plants for screening in moist, well-aerated soils. Bagworms can be a problem. Subject to several other insect pests, all of which usually can be controlled with timely spraying. Deer may feed on foliage.

Thuja occidentalis 'Techny'

[Techny Eastern Arborvitae]

'Techny' has a conical to pyramidal habit with a broad base. The deep green foliage maintains its color through winter. One of the best plants for screening in moist, well-aerated soils. Bagworms can be a problem. Subject to several other insect pests, all of which usually can be controlled with timely spraying. Deer may feed on foliage.

Thuja occidentalis 'Wintergreen'

[Wintergreen Eastern Arborvitae]

'Wintergreen' has a narrow pyramidal habit and maintains excellent color all year round. Slightly faster growing and more shade tolerant than other variants of T. occidentalis. One of the best plants for screening in moist, well-aerated soils. Bagworms can be a problem. Subject to several other insect pests, all of which usually can be controlled with timely spraying. Deer may feed on foliage.

Thuja sp.

[Arborvitae]

The Arborvitae genus, Thuja, is comprised of six species of monoecious, evergreen coniferous trees or shrubs and numerous cultivars. The common name, Arborvitae, means "tree of life" and originated when Native Americans showed early French settlers how to use the foliage to treat scurvy.

Viburnum lentago

[Nannyberry Viburnum]

The Nannybery can be grown as a large, suckering shrub or small tree and is noted for its white flower cymes and edible berries. The flower buds for the following year are formed in the summer, so if pruning is desired, it should be completed immediately after flowering.

Viburnum prunifolium

[Blackhaw Viburnum]

Widely tolerant of different soils and exposures. Transplants well. Relatively trouble-free. Can be pruned to form a nice hedge. Scale and borers are occasional problems. The edible fruits are sweet and can be eaten fresh, or used in jams and preserves.