American Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis 'Holmstrup')
THOO-yah ox-ee-den-TAL-is 'Holmstrup'
Evergreen Perennial Shrub in the Cupressaceae Family
Available May 9
Size
Notes
Price
Availability
#5 gallon
Field
12-15" Wide
15-18" High
$48.23
Available for Pre-Order
5/1 - 5/4
Estimated Arrival May 9
Discover the beauty of Holmstrup Arborvitae, a compact evergreen that adds a touch of elegance to any garden with its lush, dense foliage. Perfect for hedges or as a standalone feature, it offers year-round greenery and charm!
About American Arborvitaes
Often referred to as Arborvitae, Latin for “The Tree of Life.” It’s easy to imagine this nickname when the Arborvitae will stay vibrant and evergreen when almost everything else dies back for the winter - but it actually earned this title in the 1500s when it was discovered that a tea made from Arborvitae bark and leaves cured scurvy (hellooo, Vitamin C).
While it’s certainly pretty cool that these shrubs saved lives, we love them for their reliable winter color, well-behaved growth patterns, and unfussy growing requirements. Most varieties grow quite quickly and all are very dense, making them the perfect privacy planting.
Pros
North American Native
Cons
Require part to full sun to thrive
May be susceptible to winter wind burn
Plant Data
Mature Size
4 - 6 feet
tall. 24 - 36 inches
wide.
Sun Exposure
Partial Shade - Full Sun
Moisture Tolerance
Medium -
Zones
3a - 7b
(Usually hardy to -40° F)
Tags
Attracts Birds, Attracts Wildlife, Deer Resistant, Edging, Evergreen, Fast Growth Rate, Formal Garden, Foundation, Full Sun, Good for Accents, Good for Asian Garden, Good for Borders, Good for Hedges, Good for Mass Planting, Good for Rock Garden, Grown For Attractive Foliage, Low Maintenance, Medium, Most Popular, Nativar, Partial Shade, Partial Sun, Perennial, Potentially Allergenic, Rabbit Resistant, Shrub, Thrillers, Tolerant of Loamy Soil, Tolerant of Moist Soil, Well-Drained Soil, Wet Site Tolerant, Winter Interest, Woodland Garden
We try very hard to source exactly what you’d like, but sometimes growers run out of plants! While this variety is a great deal at the price shown, we know that it has limited availability. If you want the plant even if it might be more expensive, or in a different size or quantity -- after you place your order, just send us a quick note at help@northshoreplantclub.com. Then, we’ll try to get you some version of this from one of our growers. And if we can’t get it from anywhere, of course, we’ll send a refund!
Field-Grown vs. Greenhouse-Grown Plants
Plants which are well-adapted to our local climate are most often field-grown (outside). Field-grown plants are generally cheaper and have the advantage of already somewhat acclimated to our cold winters, but that means they’re not artificially far along in the spring and tend to bloom at the normal time in our area.
Spring annuals and tender perennials are typically grown in Greenhouses so they can be ready and luxurious exactly when customers want them. Some perennials are also “forced” into early bloom in greenhouses. In May, there can be a very big difference between field-grown and greenhouse-grown plants of the same type. The latter typically look good right away (so they’re a great choice where that’s important), but we typically pay a premium for it.
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