The Dawes Arboretum
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Thuja occidentalis 'Ericoides'
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Common name:
heath-like American arborvitae
Family:
Cupressaceae (cypress family)
Distribution:
Species native to e. North America
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 3
Life form:
Evergreen tree
Comments:
A selection dating back to mid-19th century that was selected for its juvenile foliar nature as needles are entirely awl-shaped, 1/8" long, soft dull green in summer changing to bronze-purple in winter. Habit is generally upright to 5-6' with a loose, flexible nature.
Links:
American Conifer Society Database
•
Missouri Botanical Garden Kemper Center- Plant Finder
Locations
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HAM: AX08
(AX08)
• Accession: D1932-0079.002 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
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Individual