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Arborvitae - Blue Cone / Size 1

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GOOD GROWTH RATE - MAKES A NICE SCREEN OR BORDER

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*Average Plant Shipping Size: 12"-16" tall

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OUR PRICE : $5.50

PRODUCT CODE: ARBBLC1

PLANT DESCRIPTIONS & FACTS

Thuja Orientalis 'Blue Cone'

Overall Description

This is an uncommon arborvitae, yet a wonderful addition to your landscape. Bright green foliage in vertical sprays with little, if any, bronzing in the winter. Distinguishing feature is the bright glaucous blue cones which are a great contrast against the green foliage. Grows in an upright oval, almost egg-shaped habit. Good growth rate, broad oval shape, and dense green foliage make this arborvitae a good choice for a screen or border of a moderate height.

Plant Facts & Specifications

Mature Height: 8 - 12 ft

Mature Width: 5 - 7 ft

Growth rate: Moderate to fast ( 10"-12" avg per yr )

Hardiness Zones: 5-10 ( if unsure of your zone, please use zone finder below - or check out our Hardiness Zone Map & Information Page )

Sun Exposure: Full to partial sun

Soil Preference: Average to slightly sandy - well drained

Foliage Color & Texture: Evergreen - Medium green sprays of vertical fanlike foliage. Very, very uniform green color throughout, and holding through the winter as well.

Flower, Cone, Or Berry Facts: Cones - 5/8" to 3/4" in size, and start out as a very pretty baby blue color, eventually ripening to a mahogany brown. Cones contain wingless seeds.

Diseases / Insects: Bagworms, spider mites, and canker ( Seiridium spp. ) are the most common problems seen with this variety.

Recommended Spacing: 4 ft apart recommended for most typical privacy screen / windbreak plantings.

Deer Resistance Rating: Lowest Resistance [ 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10 ] Highest Resistance

Fertilization / Feeding: For maximum health & hardiness, we highly recommend POOPeas for use with all of evergreen species. However, either water soluble ( Miracle Gro, or equivalent ), or granular fertilizers ( Holly Tone is excellent ) are also good options. Most any granular fertilizers with a 6-12-12, or 10-10-10 ratio are also acceptable. Best to fertilize in early spring, and again in mid fall - avoid feeding standard chemical fertilizers during hot summer months, and directly after transplanting. POOPeas may be used at anytime.

Additional Features & Characteristics:

Prolific Cone Producer: This variety has been known to produce large amounts of cones from year to year.

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