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Thuja
Genus
Evergreen, monoecious shrubs to tall trees, native to North America, North East China, Korea, Japan and Taiwan from sea level to low montane areas in cool, moist climate zones. The trunk is single or multi-stemmed, often branching from the base, forming a conical or pyramid crown. The beaches are spreading or ascending, occasionally rooting and forming new trunks.
Details
Hand grafted and propagated at Lime Cross Nursery. Thuja occidentalis 'Brabant' is an evergreen conifer with reddish-brown bark and a conical shape that can also form a dense hedge. The yellowish-green foliage turns slightly bronze in autumn.
For more ideas on how you can place conifers within your garden take a look at our blog post here: Best Conifers for Hedging.
Soil Type: Normal, heavy clay, light sandy, chalk, loam.
Aspect: Full sun.
Foliage Type: Evergreen.
Foliage Colour: Green/Orange, leaf/needles.
Pot Size: 3 litre.
Ultimate Height: 6m.
Ultimate Spread: 1m.
Growth Rate: 20 years.
Special Attributes: It has a very pleasant fragrance, reminiscent of citrus.