American arborvitae typically start flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.
American arborvitae
Thuja occidentalis 'Holmstrup'
American arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis 'Holmstrup') is a pyramidal evergreen tree that is both versatile and beautiful. Growing up to 20 ft tall, this conifer has yellow-green foliage made up of needle-like leaves arranged in flattened sprays. This species is deer resistant, prefers full sun to partial shade, and is tolerant of a wide variety of soil types. Additionally, it requires very little maintenance and is drought tolerant once established. This makes American arborvitae an ideal choice for any landscape as it is both fuss-free and attractive.
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Frequent
Propagation:
Greenwood Cuttings,Greenwood Cuttings,Hardwood Cuttings
Hardiness Zone:
2 - 7
Flowers:
Non-flowering Flowers In Spring
Sun:
Full sun, Part sun/part shade
Soil:
Sandy Loamy Clay Rocky
Cones:
Yes
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green,yellow
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Low
watering
American arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis 'Holmstrup') should be watered deeply and Infrequently. During the first growing season, water the plant frequently enough to keep the soil evenly moist but not soggy. During dry periods, water weekly. After the first year, water the plant deeply once a week or as needed to keep the soil consistently moist but not soggy.
sunlight
American arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis 'Holmstrup') grows best in full sun, meaning at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day. During the summer months, these plants should receive full sun from around 9am to 3pm which should cover the minimum of 6 hours per day. During the winter months, American arborvitae will benefit from morning sun as well as afternoon sun. For optimal growth, the plants should receive at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day.
pruning
American arborvitae should be pruned lightly each year during the late summer months and in the fall once the new growth has hardened off and is no longer actively growing. The amount of pruning required depends on the desired shape or size of the shrub, but it should generally be between 10-20% of the total growth. It is a good practice to remove any broken, dead or damaged branches, as well as any that are crossing or rubbing against each other. Pruning can help to maintain desired color and texture of the shrub and improve its overall look.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering
Starts Flowering
American arborvitae typically start flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.
