Thuja Dark Green
Thuja Dark Green (Thuja occidentalis 'Dark Green') — A classic pyramidal evergreen with rich dark green foliage that holds its color through winter, widely used for privacy hedges, screens, and windbreaks.
Plant Details
- Botanical Name: Thuja occidentalis 'Dark Green' (Nigra type)
- Mature Size: 12–20 ft tall × 5–8 ft wide
- Growth Rate: Moderate (1–2 ft per year)
- Bloom Color: Insignificant (grown for foliage and form)
- Foliage: Evergreen — dense, dark green year-round (no winter browning)
Growing Conditions
- Sunlight: Full sun to part shade
- Water Needs: Moderate
- Soil: Well-drained; tolerates clay and alkaline soils
- Hardiness Zones: USDA 3–7
Why Choose Thuja Dark Green?
- Maintains dark green color through winter — no browning
- Dense growth creates a solid privacy screen
- Wind-resistant and cold hardy
- Classic, reliable hedge plant used for decades
Care Tips
Plant in full sun for densest growth. Space 3–4 feet apart for a solid hedge. Water regularly during establishment. Prune lightly in spring and summer to maintain shape — avoid cutting into old wood. Protect from road salt spray.
Original: $68.49
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Description
Thuja Dark Green (Thuja occidentalis 'Dark Green') — A classic pyramidal evergreen with rich dark green foliage that holds its color through winter, widely used for privacy hedges, screens, and windbreaks.
Plant Details
- Botanical Name: Thuja occidentalis 'Dark Green' (Nigra type)
- Mature Size: 12–20 ft tall × 5–8 ft wide
- Growth Rate: Moderate (1–2 ft per year)
- Bloom Color: Insignificant (grown for foliage and form)
- Foliage: Evergreen — dense, dark green year-round (no winter browning)
Growing Conditions
- Sunlight: Full sun to part shade
- Water Needs: Moderate
- Soil: Well-drained; tolerates clay and alkaline soils
- Hardiness Zones: USDA 3–7
Why Choose Thuja Dark Green?
- Maintains dark green color through winter — no browning
- Dense growth creates a solid privacy screen
- Wind-resistant and cold hardy
- Classic, reliable hedge plant used for decades
Care Tips
Plant in full sun for densest growth. Space 3–4 feet apart for a solid hedge. Water regularly during establishment. Prune lightly in spring and summer to maintain shape — avoid cutting into old wood. Protect from road salt spray.
