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Arborvitae ‘Techny’

Dense Evergreen Screen
Classic Pyramidal Form
Year-Round Structure

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Arborvitae 'Techny'

Sunlight
Can grow in a range from full sun to partial shade. They need at least six hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight per day.
Watering
Regular watering schedule for the first six months. Once established, rainwater should be sufficient.
Fertilizing
Should not need any extra fertilizer unless your entire lawn and garden have problems and needs regular fertilizing.

Arborvitae 'Techny'

Arborvitae ‘Techny’ is a dense, pyramidal evergreen valued for reliable green foliage, sturdy structure, and classic screening performance. This American arborvitae selection works beautifully for privacy hedges, windbreaks, property borders, foundation plantings, and year-round landscape structure.

Why choose Arborvitae ‘Techny’?

Choose Arborvitae ‘Techny’ for a durable, traditional evergreen with a full pyramidal habit and rich green foliage that remains attractive through the seasons. It is especially useful where a cultivated, formal look is desired without constant shaping. Its dense branching makes it a strong option for privacy screens, living fences, evergreen backdrops, and corner accents, while its manageable size fits many residential landscapes better than very large screening conifers.

Key Characteristics

Botanical Name: Thuja occidentalis ‘Techny’
Common Name: Techny Arborvitae
Plant Type: Evergreen shrub
Growth Habit: Dense, upright, pyramidal to broadly conical

Arborvitae ‘Techny’ Additional Information

Arborvitae ‘Techny’ is a cultivated selection of American arborvitae with flattened sprays of scale-like, aromatic evergreen foliage. Its naturally compact, pyramidal form gives the landscape a polished look in every season, making it especially valuable for winter interest, privacy planting, and structural design. While it does not produce showy flowers, small cones may appear on mature plants.

This evergreen is most often planted in groups as a hedge, screen, or windbreak, but it also works as a single specimen near entries, driveways, and foundation corners. Mature size varies with site conditions and pruning, but it is generally grown as a medium-sized screening arborvitae. Pruning is usually minimal; light trimming in spring or early summer can help maintain shape. For best performance, provide good spacing, steady moisture during establishment, and mulch over the root zone to help conserve soil moisture.

Planting & Care

1. Planting: Plant Arborvitae ‘Techny’ in full sun to partial shade with moist, well-drained soil. Set the root ball level with the surrounding grade, backfill firmly, and water thoroughly to settle the soil around the roots.

2. Watering: Water deeply and consistently during the first growing season, especially during warm, dry periods. Established plants benefit from supplemental watering during extended drought to maintain healthy evergreen foliage.

3. Mulching: Apply a 2 to 3 inch layer of mulch around the root zone to conserve moisture and moderate soil temperature. Keep mulch pulled back from the trunk and lower stems.

4. Pruning: Prune lightly in spring or early summer if shaping is needed. Trim only the green outer growth and maintain the natural pyramidal outline for the fullest, most attractive form.

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FAQs

How large does Arborvitae 'Techny' get?
Arborvitae ‘Techny’ commonly grows as a medium-sized evergreen, often reaching about 10 to 15 feet tall and 6 to 8 feet wide, depending on site conditions, spacing, and pruning.
How far apart should Arborvitae 'Techny' be planted for a hedge?
For a dense privacy hedge, plants are often spaced about 5 to 6 feet apart on center. Wider spacing allows each plant to show more of its natural pyramidal shape.
What makes Arborvitae 'Techny' useful for privacy planting?
Its dense evergreen foliage, upright habit, and year-round coverage make it well suited for screening views, defining property lines, softening fences, and adding structure to open landscapes.
Does Arborvitae 'Techny' need pruning?
It usually needs little pruning because it naturally grows in a tidy pyramidal form. Light shaping can be done in spring or early summer to even the sides or maintain hedge lines.

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Tall Growth
Full Sun
Plant Spacing

Hardiness Zones	3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Deer Resistant	Usually
Max. Hardiness Zone	8
Family	Cupressaceae
Min. Hardiness Zone	3
Maintenance	Low
Mature Height	Medium: Up to 30 ft
Mature Spread	5-10 ft
Size	#7 Container
Light Needs	Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type	Evergreen

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Growing Zones 3-7 Outdoors

(Hardy down to -40)

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