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Thujopsis dolabrata

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Genus: Thujopsis
Family: Cupressaceae
Common Names: hatchet-leaved arbor-vitae, hiba arbor-vitae

About this plant

T. dolabrata is an evergreen conifer forming a large conical shrub or small tree with flattened sprays of large, glossy deep green scale-leaves with conspicuous white markings beneath

Growing Information

Height

Higher Than 12 Metres

Spread

4-8 Metres

Hardiness

H6

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moist but well-drained soil in full sun with shelter from cold dry winds. A good specimen tree in woodland

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed or semi-hardood cuttings

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

City Courtyard

Planting Places

Borders

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

Higher Than 12 Metres

Spread

4-8 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Fifty To Hundred Years