Thuja occidentalis Seeds – Eastern Arborvitae Tree, Cold Hardy Evergreen for Hedges & Privacy Screens

Thuja occidentalis Seeds – Eastern Arborvitae Tree

Grow your own Eastern Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) from seed, a cold-hardy evergreen tree native to North America. This tree is well-suited for creating dense hedges, privacy screens, windbreaks, and natural or formal landscape borders. Its upright, columnar growth habit and rich green foliage provide year-round greenery, with a slight bronze tint possible in winter.

Key Features

• Dense evergreen foliage ideal for privacy and year-round greenery
• Cold hardy, thriving in USDA zones 3 through 7
• Native species suitable for naturalized or formal landscapes
• Versatile uses including hedges, windbreaks, and foundation plantings
• Seeds require stratification before sowing for optimal germination

Growing Information

• Planting season: Fall or spring with cold stratification
• Soil: Prefers moist, well-drained to slightly wet soils
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Watering: Moderate; tolerates moist soil conditions
• Growth habit: Upright, columnar evergreen tree
• Time to maturity: Slow to moderate growth, approximately 10 to 20 years to reach mature size