Japanese thuja, Korean Thuja with 11 types of thuja tree I discover, Also here I explain with some detail of thuja tree.
Thuja plant is easy to care and is very popular ornamental specially used for hedges.There are a few varieties of this plant that I have added to my indoor gardening. I have shared the following article on how to get the ingredients to grow them. Hope this article helps you.
Thuja Tree Types
- Japanese Thuja (Thuja standishii)
- Korean Thuja (Thuja koraiensis)
- Sichuan Thuja (Thuja sutchuenensis)
- Western Red Cedar (Thuja plicata)
- Eastern Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis)
- Golden Globe (Thuja occidentalis)
- Green Giant Arborvitae (Thuja plicata)
- North Pole Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis)
- Holmstrup Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis)
- American Arborvitae(Thuja occidentalis)
- Techny Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis)
- Danica Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis)
- Woodward Globe Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis)
13 Types of Thuja tree with details explanation
1. Japanese Thuja (Thuja standishii)
Another types of thuja tree is japanese thuja, it is an evergreen coniferous tree in the cypress family Cupressaceae. It is native to southern Japan. The foliage forms scale like leaves with matte green and narrow white bands below. This plant is drought tolerant and allowing soil to dry before watering. Feed fertiliser when the growing season like Spring and Summer.
2. Korean Thuja (Thuja koraiensis)
Korean Thuja is native to Korea and the extreme northeast of China (Changbaishan).It is occasionally grown as an ornamental treefor the contrast between the green upper and bright white lower sides of the foliage. Water every day or two for the first 2-3 months, until the plants are established. The common problem is browning leaves, make sure to water properly and feed with a liquid fertiliser.
3. Sichuan Thuja (Thuja sutchuenensis)
The Sichuan thuja tree is an evergreen coniferous tree in the cypress family Cupressaceae. It is native to China, where it is an endangered local endemic in Chengkou County. This plant needs regular watering for 3 to 6 months untill the roots get established. Keep your plant moist soil during Summer. If your plant turns brown then this plant attracts by pest or disease.
4. Western Red Cedar (Thuja plicata)
Western Red Cedar is a large evergreen coniferous tree in the family Cupressaceae. It’s native to the Pacific Northwest of North America. This plant does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. They are shade tolerant,it can reproduce in the low light of the forest. It is also used in exterior finishings, utility poles and various types of containers.
5. Eastern Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis)
Another types of thuja tree is Eastern Arborvitae, it is an evergreen coniferous tree, in the cypress family Cupressaceae, which is native to eastern Canada and much of the north-central and northeastern United States. They can tolerate light shade in areas that only receive four hours. It should be fertilized in the early spring with a high-nitrogen fertilizer such as a 20-15-15 or a 10-5-5.
6. Golden Globe (Thuja occidentalis)
Golden Globe is an evergreen coniferous tree, in the cypress family Cupressaceae, which is native to eastern Canada and much of the north-central and northeastern United States. The special feature, its foliage has vitamin c.Due to the presence of the neurotoxic compound thujone, internal use can be harmful if used for prolonged periods or while pregnant as per wikipedia.
7. Green Giant Arborvitae (Thuja plicata)
Green Giant Arborvitae have dark green small, glossy, scale like needles leaves. It can grow 3 to 4 feet per year in optimal conditions.To maximize the growth rate potential for these plants for well-drained soil and full sun.Green Giants do not like soggy soil and overwatering will cause root rot. The plant is a low-maintenance species that is fast to grow and easy to maintain.
8. North Pole Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis)
Another types of Thuja tree is north pole arborvitae, it prefers bright indirect light requiring at least 4 to 6 hours of daily. Generally its does not require pruning, occasional shaping during the summer can enhance its appearance. It is a beautiful, fast-growing evergreen that will add colour in your indoor garden. This plant prefers moist, well-drained soil and gets water when the soil is dry.
9. Holmstrup Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis)
Another types of thuja tree is holmstrup arborvitae, it should be watered once every 1 to 2 weeks, allowing the soil to dry before watering. During the growing season feed your plant a balance fertiliser.Water deeply, regularly during first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system. It is a slow-growing cultivar that grows to 5-8 inches tall over the first 10 years.
10. American Arborvitae(Thuja occidentalis)
American Arborvitae is an evergreen coniferous tree in the cypress family Cupressaceae. It is native to eastern Canada and much of the north-central and northeastern United States. This type of plant has some side effects like restlessness, mental changes, vomiting, kidney damage. They can tolerate light shade in areas that only receive four hours of midday sun per day.
11. Techny Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis)
Techny arborvitae is a medium growing evergreen that has a dark green soft foliage. Techny is a compact, broad-based, upright, conical-pyramidal, dwarf cultivar that typically grow plant. During the growing season feed your plant balance fertiliser to grow your plant.The browning of the inner foliage is probably due to seasonal needle drop.
12. Danica Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis)
Another types of thuja tree is danica arborvitae, it prefers to grow moist conditions and should not be allowed dry out. It’s bright emerald green foliage that turns blue-green in winter.This is an evergreen shrub that grows to 3 feet in height and width. It requires well-drained soil and thrives in full to partial light. It is a hardy and low-maintenance evergreen shrub.
13. Woodward Globe Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis)
The Woodward globe arborvitae is a compact to medium-sized shrub that naturally maintains its broadly rounded shape. It will grow to be about 5 feet tall at maturity, with a spread. Get water when the soil is dry, during the growing season feed your plant balance fertiliser for growing. It is a sphere shaped evergreen, its light green foliage turns golden brown in winter.
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