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Thuja Nigra Dark Green

Dense Evergreen Privacy
Dark Winter Foliage
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Thuja Nigra Dark Green Care

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.

Thuja Nigra Dark Green

Thuja Nigra Dark Green is a dense evergreen arborvitae known for rich green foliage, a narrow pyramidal habit, and reliable year-round privacy. Its upright structure makes it a strong choice for hedges, screens, windbreaks, foundation backdrops, and formal or natural landscape borders.

Why choose Thuja Nigra Dark Green?

Choose Thuja Nigra Dark Green for classic arborvitae screening with foliage that holds a deeper green tone through the seasons. This selection offers a refined, upright shape that works well where dependable height, privacy, and evergreen coverage are needed without a broad spreading footprint. It can be planted in rows for a living fence, used at property edges, or placed as a vertical accent near mixed shrubs and perennials. Its naturally dense branching gives landscapes a polished, established look throughout the year.

Key Characteristics

Botanical Name: Thuja occidentalis ‘Nigra’
Common Name: Thuja Nigra Dark Green, Dark Green Arborvitae, Nigra Arborvitae
Plant Type: Needled evergreen shrub or small tree
Growth Habit: Upright, dense, pyramidal to narrow conical evergreen

Thuja Nigra Dark Green Additional Information

Thuja Nigra Dark Green is a cultivar of eastern arborvitae valued for dark evergreen foliage, fine-textured scale-like sprays, and a vertical form that provides structure in every season. Unlike flowering shrubs that peak for only part of the year, this arborvitae contributes steady color and screening through winter, making it especially useful in privacy plantings and backdrop designs. Small cones may appear on mature plants, though the foliage and form are the primary ornamental features.

This evergreen is well suited to hedges, windbreaks, property-line screens, foundation plantings, and formal rows. It grows best in soil that drains well yet stays reasonably moist, especially during establishment. Little pruning is needed to maintain its natural pyramidal outline, though light trimming can refine a hedge or remove stray growth. Avoid heavy cutting into old bare wood, and brush off heavy snow loads when practical to help preserve the upright shape.

Planting & Care

1. Planting: Plant Thuja Nigra Dark Green in full sun to part shade with moist, well-drained soil. Set the root ball level with the surrounding soil, backfill firmly, and water thoroughly to settle the planting area.

2. Watering: Water consistently during the first growing season to help establish a deep, healthy root system. Once established, provide supplemental water during extended dry periods, especially in exposed sites or sandy soils.

3. Mulching: Apply a 2 to 3 inch mulch layer over the root zone to conserve soil moisture and moderate temperature changes. Keep mulch pulled slightly away from the trunk to protect the bark.

4. Pruning: Prune lightly in late spring or early summer if shaping is desired. Avoid cutting into bare old wood, and maintain the natural pyramidal form for the healthiest, most attractive structure.

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FAQs

How big does Thuja Nigra Dark Green get?
Thuja Nigra Dark Green typically grows as a tall, narrow evergreen, often reaching about 20 to 30 feet tall and 5 to 10 feet wide in landscape settings.
Is Thuja Nigra Dark Green evergreen?
Yes. Thuja Nigra Dark Green is a needled evergreen that keeps its foliage through winter, making it a strong choice for year-round privacy and landscape structure.
How far apart should I plant Thuja Nigra Dark Green for a screen?
For a dense privacy screen, spacing plants about 5 to 8 feet apart is commonly effective. Wider spacing gives each tree more room to show its natural pyramidal form.

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Tall Growth
Full Sun
Plant Spacing

Mature Height	Medium: Up to 30 ft
Mature Spread	5-10 ft
Growth Rate	Fast, Moderate
Botanical Name	Thuja occidentalis 'Nigra'
Bloom Time	Non Flowering
Deer Resistant	No
Flower Color	Non Flowering
Family	Cupressaceae
Hardiness Zones	3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Light Needs	Full Sun, Partial Sun
Maintenance	Medium
Size	#10 Container

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Growing Zones 3-7 Outdoors

(Hardy down to -40)

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