Thuja plicata 'Atrovirens' – Thuja plicata 'Atrovirens'

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Thuja plicata 'Atrovirens' – Thuja plicata 'Atrovirens'

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Narrow, upright growing and densely branched tree which remains more slender than the species. The crown is initially narrow pyramidal and later narrow conical. Normally the tree grows to around 20 m tall with a width of about 4 m, but after many years it can become much taller. The bark is reddish brown, fibrous and flaky. The young twigs are green first, later turning reddish brown. Like the species, the lower branches can take root when they touch the ground and, seemingly form new trees. The scaly foliage is arranged in shingle form and glossy very dark green, in winter too. When crushed the foliage gives off a characteristically pleasant fragrance. The blossom and the oval cones which follow are inconspicuous. ‘Altovirens’ can tolerate pruning and is therefore a good hedge plant. The glossy, dark green foliage can form an excellent background for colourful borders.
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Height
15 - 25 m, fast growing
Width
5-8m
Crown
narrow pyramidal, later narrow conical, dark, dense crown
Bark and branches
twigs green to reddish brown, bark reddish brown, flaky and fibrous
Leaf
scales, glossy, very dark green, evergreen
Flowers
inconspicuous, fragrant flowers
Fruits
narrow oval cones, light brown, scaly, approx. 1 cm
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
has toxic components
Soil type
any
Soil moisture
withstand short flood
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
6a (-23,3 to -20,6 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind
Application
industrial areas
Shape
clearstem conifer, specimen conifer, hedge plant
Origin
before 1897
Clear stem conifer Haagplant Specimen conifer acid soil clay soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for shadow withstand short flood can withstand wind narrow conical 1st size , taller than 12 metres dense crown green fast growing all species toxic components Fragrant flowers
Frequently asked questions
Thuja plicata 'Atrovirens'

Thuja plicata 'Atrovirens' can eventually reach a height of 15 - 25 m, fast growing, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Thuja plicata 'Atrovirens' is fast growing and can eventually reach a height of 15 - 25 m, fast growing, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Thuja plicata 'Atrovirens' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Thuja plicata 'Atrovirens' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Thuja plicata 'Atrovirens' blooms in december.
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