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Dark Green Arborvitae

Dark Green Arborvitae
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Planting Zones: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Plant Type: Evergreen
Light requirements: Full Sun, Partial Sun
Soil Conditions: Well Drained
Height at Maturity: 20 - 30 ft
Growth Rate: Medium
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Dark Green Arborvitae are not available at this time. Please visit our Evergreen Trees Department for other plant varieties.


We cannot ship any container plants with soil into CA,AZ,OR, and WA. For these states all plants will be taken out of containers, the soil shaken off of the roots, and then roots dipped in water retention gel, then wrapped with moist medium and packaged to insure fresh and live delivery. Sorry for any inconvenience.

Orders shipping to the following states: AZ, CA, CO, ID, MT, NV, OR, UT, WA, and WY are subject to a 20% handling charge due to additional plant preparation and shipping surcharges.


Nigra Arborvitae is commonly called Dark Green Arborvitae. Dark Green Arborvitae is a beautiful pyramidal growing tree that makes excellent privacy hedges. As with most arborvitaes, the Thuja Occidentalis 'Nigra' is a moderate grower. It's dark green foliage is consistent and when planted for privacy hedge makes an appealing backdrop to more colorful shrubs and perennials. Typical mature width of this Dark Green Arborvitae is 10 feet with a mature height of in the 20 to 30 feet tall range. Many arborvitaes are attractive to deer, so if you have a deer problem in your area, be protective with this plant variety.

Pruning of the Dark Green Arborvitae should be limited to only removing a damaged or broken branch. It produces a great conical shape and requires little attention.

Hollytone ™ or other fertilizer blend for evergreen plants can be applied. Follow directions on the fertilizer product label. It is not recommended to fertilize a new transplant until it has been in the ground for at least a year.

Greenwood offers the Dark Green Arborvitae as a heavily rooted plant grown in gallon containers (trade gallon). They are the perfect addition for both new and established gardens and make excellent hedges or windbreaks when spaced at 8 feet apart. 
 
Click here for Dark Green Arborvitae planting instructions:
Planting Dark Green Arborvitae Trees

Video with the basics for planting container grown plants:
Planting Trees Video

 

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