American arborvitae

Thuja occidentalis

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Water Needs

medium

Water Every

7-10 days

Sun Needs

partial-shade

Growth

Moderate

Care Level

Low

Good For:

Consider Carefully:

Enjoys dappled or limited direct sun—about 2–4 hours of morning or late afternoon light and protection during peak midday sun.

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water when top inch of soil is dry.

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