Arborvitae Trees and Shrubs Add Spice To Any Garden Project

Arborvitaes are evergreen and add spice to any garden project. Deep green in color, the Arborvitae family are favorite plant specimens for many geographic regions. In the United States, these trees and shrubs are native to colder climates. Some varieties originated in Minnesota, but most are native in the northeast and in Canada. This family group also does well in southern states. I have planted many varieties for clients and the trees or shrubs have done very well. The trees provide a wonderful back drop for privacy in any garden project. Planting a tree such as an arborvitae describes the proper way to plant a container and a ball and burlap. The shrubs bring a rich color and texture to your landscape. Arborvitaes are in the Cypress family and have many similarities. Below are six plants in this family and a brief description. Although they are all similar in texture, each represents a uniqueness about them, and can have a special place in your garden. I wanted to get a close up of each one, so you could see their texture and color.

After you have had a chance to see these trees and shrubs, search for an Arborvitae in your local area. Feel free to check out other plant specimens at a nursery center or garden shop. There are also many on line growers and nurseries available to help you.

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• Globe - The Globe is a shrub. It has a round, global shape. This shrub will grow three to five feet tall and about two to four feet wide. A wonderful shrub to incorporate with some deciduous shrubs. Putting the Globe in a group of three to five in front of some flowering Quince, or a group of of Winged Euonymus gives a landscaped area, a whole new look. The Globe shrub will with stand some drought conditions and will do well in the sun. Surprisingly, these plantsdo well in warm climates during the summer. They require normal watering after their roots become established. The Globe as well as other Arborvitaes do well in clay, sandy and even rocky soil. A great small shrub in any garden!
• Emerald Green - The Emerald Green is considered a small tree. It grows ten to twenty feet tall and three to five feet wide. This is a superb specimen for privacy, and a great substitute for a Leyland Cypress. The Emerald green is an upright small tree. It can take full sun but also partial shade. Grows well in zones three through seven. The Emerald Green can be planted in a straight row or can be staggered in an odd number. Plant anywhere from five to seven feet apart. This small tree looks striking with variegated shrubs such as a Lemon Thread Cypress, or a Golden Euonymus. Their rich color will accent any deciduous plant also. One of my favorite small trees.
• Golden Globe - The Golden Globe is very similar to the Globe. It grows the three to five feet tall and two to four feet wide.The golden has variegated yellow and green leaves. This is a nice shrub to include along the front of your house. You can stagger some throughout your other plants, or add a row of them across the front of the foundation. Make sure you plant them at least one to two feet from the foundation. Any plant needs room to properly grow. The Golden Globe looks really nice next to an Indian Hawthorn, Blue Owl Juniper, or a Standing Yew.

Globe

Emerald Green

Golden Globe

• Degroots - The Degroots is similar to an Emerald Green, but skinnier in width. It grows ten to twenty feet tall but is only one to two feet wide. Great for a narrow space and also a nice backdrop for a small garden area. It can take full sun but will also do well in part shade. This small tree does well in zones three through seven and will with stand cold temperatures. I like using the Degroots in the background and adding a few Ruby Loropetalum, and some variegated dwarf Boxwoods. A great option if the Emerald Greens are two wide.
• Holmstrup - The Holmstrup is an upright shrub. This shrub will grow four to six feet high and two to three feet wide. The Holmstrup will grow in zones three through eight. Will take full sun or partial shade. This is a great hedge shrub if you are looking for a small privacy area. Great in any garden project and is low maintenance. Some accent plants to go around the Holmstrup, are Abelias, Golden Thread Cypress, Barberry, Azaleas, or Nandinas.
• Rheingold - The Rheingold is a handsome variegated shrub. It grows three to four feet high, and two to three feet wide. Good in zones three through eight. This shrub is also shaped like a globe. Does well in full sun but can take some part shade. Wonderful accent plant. Looks really nice next to a Cleyera, Tea Olive (Osmanthus) or any solid small tree or shrub. Winter months when temperatures dip below 32 degrees, the Rheingold will have a tendency to turn a brown color. You may notice it more in the center of the plant.

Degroots

Holmstrup

Rheingold