Thuja - Wikipedia
WEBThuja ( / ˈθjuːdʒə / THEW-jə) [1] is a genus of coniferous tree or shrub in the Cupressaceae (cypress family). There are five species in the genus, two native to North America and three native to eastern Asia. [2] [3] [4] [5] The genus is monophyletic and sister to Thujopsis.
Thuja occidentalis - Wikipedia
WEBThuja occidentalis, also known as northern white-cedar, eastern white-cedar, or arborvitae, is an evergreen coniferous tree, in the cypress family Cupressaceae, which is native to eastern Canada and much of the north-central and northeastern United States.
Thuja plicata - Wikipedia
WEBThuja plicata is a large evergreen coniferous tree in the family Cupressaceae, native to the Pacific Northwest of North America. Its common name is western redcedar in the U.S. or western red cedar in the UK, and it is also called pacific red cedar, giant arborvitae, western arborvitae, just cedar, giant cedar, or shinglewood.
Arborvitae: Varieties and Growing Tips for Vibrant Gardens
WEBThuja, commonly known as Arborvitae, is a genus of evergreen trees and shrubs in the cypress family (Cupressaceae), along with junipers, and redwoods. Known for their dense, scale-like foliage and conical to pyramidal growth habit, Arborvitae varieties are widely used in landscaping for their ornamental appeal and versatility.
Thuja | Encyclopedia.com
WEBMay 23, 2018 · Description. Thuja is a general term for trees of the genus Thuja, which belongs to the Cupressaceae or cypress family. The most common species in North America are Thuja occidentalis, whose common names include arbor vitae or tree of life, white cedar, yellow cedar, American cedar, hackmatack, Thuia du Canada, swamp cedar, and Lebensbaum; and ...
The Enthralling Diversity of Thuja Trees: A Comprehensive …
WEBJul 7, 2023 · Thuja trees are a captivating group of conifers within the Cupressaceae family. Known for their decorative appeal and evergreen nature, thujas are often found gracing landscapes across diverse climatic zones. But what exactly constitutes a Thuja tree? What are their general characteristics and where can they be found?
Thuja occidentalis (Arbor vitae): A Review of its Pharmaceutical ...
WEBFeb 9, 2005 · Thuja occidentalis, commonly known as Arbor vitae or white cedar, is indigenous to eastern North America and is grown in Europe as an ornamental tree ( 1 ). The plant was first identified as a remedy by native Indians in Canada during a 16th century expedition and was found to prove effective in the treatment of weakness from scurvy ( 2 ).
Thuja - Trees and Shrubs Online
WEBThuja species are generally small evergreen trees or shrubs (though T. plicata can reach 50 m), with a broadly conical crown and billowing branches. The bark splits longitudinally, the ridges of the resulting fissures peeling off in long strips.
arborvitaes (Genus Thuja) · iNaturalist
WEBMap. Trends. Taxonomy. Similar Taxa. Source: Wikipedia. Thuja (/ˈθjuːdʒə/ THEW-jə) is a genus of coniferous trees in the Cupressaceae (cypress family). There are five species in the genus, two native to North America and three native to eastern Asia. The genus is monophyletic and sister to Thujopsis.
Thuja 'Green Giant' - North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant …
WEBTHOO-yuh. Description. ‘Green Giant’ arborvitae is a large, woody, needled evergreen tree in the cypress family (Cupressaceae). A hybrid cultivar of the western redcedar and Japanese arborvitae ( Thuja standishii ), it was developed in the 1930s in Denmark and introduced to the United States in 1967 when the U.S. National Arboretum received ...
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