Dark American Arborvitae. As with most arborvitae the Thuja Occidentalis Nigra is a slow grower. Arborvitae are upright growing rather stiff-looking and almost pyramidal in shape.
The foliage is a very bold green color. It grows 20 to 30 feet tall in time with a slender pyramidal shape just 5 to 10 feet wide. As with most arborvitae the Thuja Occidentalis Nigra is a slow grower.
They will quickly brown in a drought and poorly tolerate dry winds and salt.
Holds its foliage color throughout winter. It is usually found in rocky soils around lakes and along streams and on cliffs in mountains and in wetlands. Its dark green foliage is consistent and when planted as a hedge makes an appealing backdrop to. Does an excellent job as a snow sound wind and visual barrier.