Grow Thuja occidentalis (Eastern Arborvitae) from seed! This cold-hardy evergreen tree is ideal for hedges, privacy screens, and landscape borders, with its dense green foliage and upright, columnar shape that thrives in USDA zones 3–7.

Dense Evergreen Foliage – Ideal for privacy and year-round greenery

Cold Hardy Tree – Thrives in USDA zones 3–7

Native to North America – Great for naturalized or formal landscapes

Versatile Use – Hedges, windbreaks, foundation planting

Seeds for Planting – Stratify before sowing for best results

Common Name: Eastern Arborvitae / Northern White Cedar

Scientific Name: Thuja occidentalis

Color: Green foliage, may bronze slightly in winter

Soil Type: Moist, well-drained to slightly wet soils

Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade

Watering: Moderate; tolerates moist soil

Growth Habit: Upright evergreen tree, columnar form

Planting Season: Fall or spring (with cold stratification)

Days to Maturity: Slow to moderate growth; ~10–20 years to mature size

Plant Type: Tree / Evergreen

USDA Zone: 3–7