Uses: An evergreen tree known for its steady growth and dense foliage. Perfect for crafting privacy screens, hedges, or serving as a distinctive element in landscapes!
Benefits: Offers a steady growth rate with dark green foliage that remains vibrant throughout the year. Requires minimal upkeep and thrives easily! Ideal for creating effective windbreaks and diminishing noise pollution.
USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 - 7
Sun: Thrives in full sun to partial shade
Life Cycle: Perennial
Mature Height: 20' - 30'
Mature Width: 6' - 12'
Bloom Season: Conifer (does not bloom)
Summary
Thuja Nigra—an exceptional variety of Thuja occidentalis—is celebrated for its consistent growth and hardy nature. It efficiently creates a thick, dark green privacy barrier with minimal maintenance required.
This tree is an ideal solution for homeowners seeking long-term landscaping enhancements, providing steady growth while offering visual elegance. Its rich, dark foliage stays lush throughout the seasons, presenting both privacy and decorative benefits.
It thrives in diverse soil conditions, shows remarkable resistance to many pests and diseases, and stands up well under the weight of snow and ice, making Thuja Nigra a resilient choice for varied landscapes.
With its moderate growth pace, robust disease resistance, and ability to adapt to different weather conditions, Thuja Nigra stands out as a prime selection for enduring and beautiful landscaping projects.
Care
Nigra Thuja Care
Ensure exposure to full sun or partial shade, with a preference for full sun, particularly in cooler regions. Excessive shade can lead to growth complications, while a bit of afternoon shade might be advantageous in warmer areas.
Fertilizing is recommended, especially in less fertile soils. Our slow release fertilizer is an excellent choice for this purpose.
Thuja Nigra naturally forms a dense, conical shape with a pyramid-like top. You can trim new growth to maintain shape in late spring, aligning with the plant's inherent growth pattern. It's important to water well after trimming to avoid the browning of tips. Avoid cutting back too aggressively or into the thick stems, as this can lead to a prolonged recovery period.
If the tree starts to develop multiple leaders, choose a single central leader and prune the others more severely to discourage their growth, allowing the selected leader to dominate. For an optimal shape, it's crucial to guide the plant's growth rather than allowing it to grow unchecked.
Watering consistently, especially during the initial stages after planting until the tree is well-established, is key. The goal is to maintain soil moisture without it becoming waterlogged.
Thuja Nigra prefers well-drained soil for optimal growth.
For hedge formation, space plants 5' to 10' apart. Closer spacing can result in shorter overall growth.
Size
Size of Thuja 'Nigra' for Sale Online
The Nigra Thujas that we sell online will ship in a greenhouse grade grow pot. Each plant will be appropriately sized for its pot. Please contact us with any specific questions.
Size of Thuja 'Nigra' When Mature
Nigra Thuja will reach mature heights of 20' - 30' and mature widths of 6' - 12'.
Additional Information
What is the botanical name of Thuja 'Nigra'
Its botanical name is Thuja occidentalis 'Nigra'.
