by victoria wix october 28, 2014 environmental science period 3
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Thuja Occidentalis cv.Northern white cedar
By Victoria wixOctober 28, 2014
Environmental science Period 3
Hardiness zone 3 to 7
Plant type Its class is pinopsida Tree/ shrub
Plant type Evergreen
Geographical region North east coast
Height and spread 20 to 40 feet high 10.00 to 15.00 feet wide
Sun exposure full sun to part shade
Water requirements Medium water
Site requirements rocky soilslight (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy
(clay) soils and can grow in heavy clay soil. Suitable pH: acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils and can grow in very alkaline soils.
It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist or wet soil.
Maintenance low
Note worthy characteristics It has winter interest This species is invasive in garden locations Intolerant of dry conditions
Pests or other problems Leaf blight may cause some foliage to spot
and dropWatch for cankerLeaf miner may damage leaf tipsBagworms, mealybug, scales and spider
mites are occasional visitorsFoliage may show some winter burn