- Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 20 - 30 Feet
- Mature Spread 6 - 8 Feet
- Growing Zones 3 - 8
Would you like to transform your backyard into a private garden retreat? No problem! Create a lush privacy screen with the Dark American Arborvitae. This evergreen conifer, also known as Thuja occidentalis Nigra, features fragrant, flat, emerald fans that turn chartreuse in the winter. Rust-colored bark provides additional texture. This low-maintenance tree reaches 20-30 feet high, making it useful as a windscreen in exposed sites.
Native to the coasts of the northeastern United States and southeastern Canada, Dark American Arborvitae is cold hardy in zones 3 to 8. This ornamental has a pyramidal form and grows narrow, dense, and upright. In addition to its usefulness in hedges or privacy screens, this showy tree also works well as a specimen in foundation plantings. A fast-growing conifer, it supports local wildlife, including songbirds. Add to cottage, woodland, and prairie gardens, and listen to the birds sing!
Dark American Arborvitae Care
Plant this arborvitae during spring or autumn in full sun to partial shade. Dig a hole about the same size as the root mass. Ensure the soil is moist, rich, neutral to slightly alkaline, and well draining. Ensure the top of the root ball is flush with the ground. Backfill and apply a three-inch mulch ring, leaving 3 inches of space between the tree’s trunk and the mulch. During spring, apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer. If a juvenile tree does not get at least six hours of sunlight, stake it to ensure it grows straight.
To maintain its excellent pyramidal shape, prune during the spring and fall. Shear hedges annually. Trim dead, diseased, damaged, and crossed branches to maintain health and improve aeration. Wrap young trees with burlap to prevent winter burn in colder climates.
Dark American Arborvitae Spacing
Space Dark American Arborvitaes about 6 to 8 feet apart. Pair with boxwoods, dogwoods, and hostas in foundation plantings and garden beds. Maintain 50 feet from power lines.
Dark American Arborvitae Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 - 8 |
| Plant Type: |
| Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 20 - 30 Feet |
| Mature Spread: 6 - 8 Feet |
| Spacing: 6 - 8 Feet |
| Habit: Columnar, Upright |
| Flower Color(s): None |
| Flower Description: |
| Bloom Period: |
| Foliage Type: Evergreen |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: Green Shades |
| Seasonal Interest: Winter Interest, 4 Season Interest |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: N/A |
| Tolerates: N/A |
| Attracts: N/A |
| Container Role: |
| Uses: Specimen or Focal Point |
| Features: Foliage Interest |
| Brand: |
| Common Name: Dark American Arborvitae |
| Other Name(s): American Arborvitae |
| Scientific Name: Thuja occidentalis Nigra |
- SKU:
- 1000139-pc
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty, whether you're a new gardener or an expert. There are many variables outside of anyone's control that can cause a plant to die. Hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, diseases & pests are all good examples of what can cause plants to die. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all of the unknowns and will replace your plant if something were to happen to it.
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Plant Shipping
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Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.
Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
We review what areas the plants are traveling through as well as your location.
Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
Get your order in early to reserve your plants for Spring planting!
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations