Thuja occidentalis 'Teddy' (Teddy Bear Arborvitae, Eastern Arborvitae)


Botanical Information

FamilyCupressaceae
GenusThuja
Speciesoccidentalis
Cultivar'Teddy'
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (evergreen)
OriginThe plant was discovered as a chance seedling from Thuja occidentalis ‘Kobold’ by a German grower named H. Pierskalla
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Details

USDA Hardiness Zone2 - 7
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone0a - 7a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7 - H5
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-46 - (-12)
Temperature (°F)-50 - 10
Height50 cm
Spread75 cm
GrowthSlow

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionA small evergreen plant, hardy and easy growing.
ID CharacteristicIdentifiable shape and full density with blue-green foliage which turns bronze in autumn.
ShapeShort, round globe.
LandscapeVery versatile and can be used in any landscape, but would work very well in a rock garden.
PropagationCuttings are taken from the current years wood.
CultivationThis shrub does best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers to grow in average to moist conditions, and shouldn't be allowed to dry out. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. Consider applying a thick mulch around the root zone in winter to protect it in exposed locations or colder zones.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Leaf DescriptionSoft foliage with a blue-green colour.
Colour DescriptionBlue-green turning bronze during autumn.
Texture DescriptionFine textured.

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