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Arborvitae, or Thuja, as they are sometimes referred to, have become extremely popular for a wide number of uses in today's landscapes. Arborvitae is now available in a wide variety of shapes, sizes, and even several color variations are now easily acquired. We currently grow & offer more than 31 wonderful Arborvitae cultivars from the following species: test

--Thuja occidentalis ( Eastern Arborvitae, American Arborvitae, or White Cedar )

--Thuja orientalis ( Oriental Arborvitae )
--Thuja plicata ( Giant Arborvitae, Western Arborvitae )
--Thuja plicata x standishii ( Green Giant Hybrid Arborvitae )
--Thujopsis dolobrata ( Elkhorn Cedar )

In general, Thujas are very hardy, undemanding plants that require virtually no pruning / trimming to maintain their natural shape. Arborvitaes can adapt to a wide variety of soil conditions, and most are very cold hardy. From the massive Green Giant Arborvitae to the diminutive Hetzi Midget, there is sure to be just the right Arborvitae for just about any landscape project.


Please click on any variety below to go to its own page complete with additional descriptions, specifications, photos, and purchasing options.


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Berckmans Gold Arborvitae Berckmans Gold Arborvitae Variegated Emerald Green Arborvitae Thuja

A semi-dwarf arborvitae with light greenish-yellow, fernlike vertical sprays which are all tipped in yellow-gold. Extremely popular choice in many landscapes today - one of our best sellers!




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A semi-dwarf arborvitae with light greenish-yellow, fernlike vertical sprays. Slightly larger than our Size 1's. Nice sized plants, but availability is very spotty on this size. Great deal when available!




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Variegated Emerald Arborvitae is a variegated version of the extremely popular Emerald Green Arb, but has the added beauty of green foliage splashed with bright yellow. Very rare - makes a colorful accent or specimen plant.




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American Pyramidal Arborvitae/Thuja American Pyramidal Arborvitae/Thuja Danica Globe Arborvitae/Thuja

American Pyramidal Arborvitae is an all around excellent, tough, low maintenance evergreen tree with bright green fanlike foliage. Makes a very good privacy screen, windbreak - can even be trimmed lower for hedging.




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American Pyramidal Arborvitae is an all around excellent, tough, low maintenance evergreen tree with bright green fanlike foliage. Makes a very good privacy screen, windbreak - can even be trimmed lower for hedging.




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Excellent dwarf sized globe arborvitae with good cold hardiness. Especially popular in northern climates. Danica Arborvitae has shown a very good ability to hold it's usual bright green color year round - even in winter!




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Daniellow Golden Spire Arborvitae Thuja Degroots Spire Aborvitae/Thuja Degroots Spire Arborvitae/Thuja

Very nice medium sized, columnar, narrow Arborvitae. Excellent golden yellow color year round. Extremely popular due to the combination of brilliant color, and moderate mature tree size.




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Excellent narrow evergreen choice. Makes a really good substitute for Italian Cypress in cold areas. Great for formal accents, or privacy screens & borders in areas where tree width is limited. Very popular!!




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Absolutely gorgeous Arborvitae variety - this size is very nice but only available once or twice per year. Holds very nice green color all through winter, and maintains good narrow columnar shape with no trimming at all.




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Elegantissima Pyramidal Arborvitae/Thuja Elegantissima Pyramidal Arborvitae/Thuja Emerald Green Arborvitae Thuja

Slightly uncommon variety of Arborvitae, but very nice. Good pyramidal shape featuring green foliage tipped in gold. Good growth rate, and reportedly has increased deer resistance.




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Larger size than our Size 1 Elegantissima Arb, but availability is hit & miss on this size. Nice pyramidal shape featuring green foliage tipped in gold, and reportedly has shown higher deer resistance.




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One of the most popular narrow upright Arborvitae varieties in existence! A traditional favorite for privacy screens. Excellent bright green color year round - responds very well to trimming if needed.




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Emerald Green Arborvitae/Thuja George Peabody Arborvitae/Thuja George Peabody Arborvitae/Thuja

A traditional, perennial favorite for privacy screens, borders, and windbreaks. Excellent cold hardiness, with bright green foliage year round. This is a slightly larger size than our Size 1 seedlings.




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Beautiful golden yellow Thuja variety with a broad pyramidal shape. Very hardy, very versatile. Golden yellow color is present year round, with minimal bronzing in winter. Great carefree choice!




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Same beautiful golden colored broad pyramidal Arborvitae as our Size 1, just a slightly older, and larger size. Great for use as anything from a medium sized focal point, to hedging, or medium sized screen or windbreak.




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Golden Globe Arborvitae/Thuja Golden Globe Arborvitae/Thuja Golden Tuffet Arborvitae / Thuja

Very popular Thuja variety that keeps a neat globe shape with no trimming at all. Beautiful golden foliage year round. Consistently one of our top sellers - and for good reason!!




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Very popular Thuja variety that keeps a neat globe shape with no trimming at all. Beautiful golden foliage year round. Makes a great little accent plant - a 3 ft round ball of golden yellow glowing color all year.




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A very attractive, dwarf Thuja variety with a rounded, mushroom shaped growth habit. Very interesting as an accent plant. Bright golden color turns darker gold / orange in winter.




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Green Giant Arborvitae /Thuja Green Giant Arborvitae /Thuja Grune Kugel Arborvitae / Thuja

By far one of our most popular Thujas, especially as a privacy screen. Excellent growth rate, foliage density, and more! Can easily grow 3 ft per year once established - slightly more in optimum growing conditions.




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By far one of our most popular Thujas, especially as a privacy screen. Slightly larger size than our popular Size 1's - taller, but with good branching. Good growth rate for this variety, and nice green color!




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Grune Kugel Arborvitae ( Thuja ) is a dwarf globe arborvitae - German for "green ball". Nice round shape with coarse, rich green foliage that has bronze tips in winter. Great for low hedges, walkways, and foreground plantings.



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Hetzi Midget Arborvitae/Thuja Holmstrup Arborvitae / Thuja Linesville Arborvitae Thuja

Slow growing dwarf Thuja that maintains a rounded globe shape with no maintenance. Makes a great foreground or foundation choice. Very dense, dark green foliage - slightly darker green color then Danica or Tom Thumb.




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A slower growing, mid-sized Thuja, Holmstrup has a very formal pyramidal shape, and extremely dark green foliage year round. No maintenance required to keep a nice, neat shape. Very popular seller!




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An unusual semi-dwarf, globe shaped Thuja variety with very soft sage green colored foliage. Low maintenance, but responds well to occasional trimming to help maintain a neat rounded shape.




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Nigra Pyramidal Arborvitae/Thuja Nigra Pyramidal Arborvitae/Thuja Rheingold Globe Arborvitae/Thuja

Well suited for full sized privacy screens & borders. Good mature size, growth rate, and holds good color in winter. Great for cooler climates. Super dark green foliage with little to any winter discoloration at all.




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Well suited for privacy screens & borders. Good mature size, growth rate, and holds good color in winter. Great for cooler climates. Slightly larger size than our Size 1 Nigra Arbs - same dark green foliage!




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Rheingold Arborvitae is a medium rounded evergreen. It's very showy, deep golden foliage turns coppery brownish yellow in the winter. Soft texture and excellent hardiness make this variety a great landscape choice.




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Rheingold Globe Arborvitae ( Thuja ) Sherwood Frost Arborvitae/Thuja Sherwood Frost Arborvitae/Thuja

Rheingold Globe is a medium sized globe evergreen with showy, rich golden foliage that turns a coppery color in the winter. Requires very little maintenance to keep a neat shape, but can be trimmed if needed.




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Foliage pattern is very similar to Emerald Green Arb., with the color being a lighter green. The foliage tips are brushed a creamy-white color making this plant look almost variegated, or "frosted".




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Foliage pattern is very similar to Emerald Green Arborvitae, with the color being a lighter green. The foliage tips are brushed a creamy-white color making this plant look almost variegated, or frosted.




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