Thuja occidentalis 'Nigra'
Nigra Eastern Arborvitae

Thuja occidentalis ′Nigra′ - Winter Habit
 Family:
 Genus:
 Plant Type:
 Growth Forms:
 Hardiness:
 Deciduous / Evergreen:
 Foliage Notes:
Green (Lustrous, deep green evergreen foliage in flattened sprays; maintains good color through the winter)
 Fruit Notes:
Brown (Small cones; not ornamentally important)
 Ultimate Height:
20-30 feet
 Ultimate Spread:
4-10 feet
 Light Requirements:
 Soil Notes:
Fairly adaptable, but performs best on moist to wet soils with good aeration; tolerates slightly alkaline soils
 Range:
Cultivated origin
 Diagnostic Characteristics:
Abruptly-pointed leaves are in flattened sprays, darker green above, and a lighter dull green below. Leaves on main branches have a small yellowish gland on abaxial surface. Scales of cones overlap (Chamaecyparis cone scales open up). No hooks on cone scales as in Platycladus.
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  Special Characteristics:
  • Hedge 277
  • Mass Plantings 292
  • Screen 190
  • Specimen 630
  • Nativar 45
  • Notable Texture 282
  • Pollution Tolerant 217

    • Additional Information

    'Nigra' is a pyramidal to conical form with handsome deep green foliage that holds 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.

    11 Thuja occidentalis 'Nigra' found

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    = Heritage plant = Memorial plant
    Number Accession ID Location
    12012_01102*CWOOD
    22012_01102*DWOOD
    32012_01126*CSHLY
    42012_01126*ASHLY
    52012_01126*FDUHM
    62012_01126*BSHLY
    72012_01102*BWOOD
    82012_01126*EDUHM
    92012_01102*AWOOD
    102012_00181*APRCE
    11PUI_ORIG_00493*A

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