Taxonomic Name: Thuja occidentalis

Common Name: American Arborvitae

Type: Evergreen

Garden: Japanese Garden

Zone: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

Light Requirements: Full sun, Filtered shade

Soil Conditions: Requires good drainage, Average well-drained soil, Requires constant moisture

Wildlife: Birds, Deer, Rabbits

Special Characteristics:

• Juglone Resistant
• Tolerant to Air Pollution

Potential Pests: Leaf Miner, Bagworms, Mealybug, Scale, Spider Mite

Serious Pests: None Serious

Potential Diseases: Leaf Blight, Canker

Serious Diseases: None Serious