Tuesday, 8 December 2015

Thuja occidentalis


  • Common Name - white cedar
  • Botanical Name - Thuja occidentalis
  • Family - Cupressaceae
  • Bud - opposite
  • Bark -  plated
  • Leaf - scale like, linear shape, acute apex, sheathing base, entire margin
  • Flower - insignificant
  • Fruit - cone, winged seeds - September
  • Habit - fastigiate, stiffly upright
  • Form - columnar
  • Size - 3-5m
  • Culture - full sun, humus rich/well drained soil
  • Use - hedge, screenin, accent plant

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