Thuja occidentalis 'Techny'
Techny Eastern Arborvitae

Also known as:  Thuja occidentalis 'Mission'
Thuja occidentalis ′Techny′ - Foliage
 Family:
 Genus:
 Plant Type:
 Growth Forms:
 Hardiness:
 Deciduous / Evergreen:
 Foliage Notes:
Green (Deep green, flat, fan-shaped clusters of evergreen foliage)
 Fruit Notes:
Brown (Small cones; not ornamentally important)
 Ultimate Height:
10-15 feet
 Ultimate Spread:
6-10 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 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.
  Special Characteristics:
  • Foundation 183
  • Hedge 234
  • Mass Plantings 268
  • Screen 171
  • Specimen 598
  • Notable Texture 277
  • Slow Growth Rate 266
  • Pollution Tolerant 217

    • Additional Information

    '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.

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