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Thuja occidentalis 'Nigra'

Nigra Arborvitae

Nigra Arborvitae forms a narrow evergreen column. Its dark green foliage retains its color through winter.

It can provide a vertical accent or screen. Plant in sun or partial shade with moist, well-drained soil.

Plant type
Conifer
Height
20'
Width
5-10'
Hardiness zones
3–7
Sunlight
Full sun to part shade
Bloom time
Spring
Leaf color
Dark Green
Fall color
Green
Soil
Moist well-drained
Landscape use
Accent Plant, Privacy Screen
Shape
Columnar, Narrow Upright
Fruit
Yes
Fragrant
No
Deer resistant
No
Salt tolerant
No
Drought tolerant
No

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