Can grow in a range from full sun to partial shade. They need at least six hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight per day.
Regular watering schedule for the first six months. Once established, rainwater should be sufficient.
Should not need any extra fertilizer unless your entire lawn and garden have problems and needs regular fertilizing.
Thuja Nigra ‘Dark Green’, also known as Dark Green American Arborvitae, is a highly sought-after evergreen shrub prized for its dense foliage, rich color, and exceptional performance as a privacy hedge. Whether you’re looking to create a lush green screen, enhance your landscape, or add year-round structure to your garden, this hardy conifer delivers both beauty and functionality.
Thuja Nigra Dark Green is a cultivar of Thuja occidentalis, native to North America. It stands out for its deep green foliage that retains its color throughout winter, unlike many arborvitae varieties that bronze or fade.
If you’re searching for the best evergreen privacy tree, Thuja Nigra is a top contender. Its dense foliage forms a tight, natural hedge, blocking unwanted views, noise, and wind.
Unlike standard arborvitae, this variety maintains its dark green hue even in harsh winters, making it ideal for regions with cold climates.
Thuja Nigra requires minimal upkeep once established:
This hardy evergreen thrives in USDA zones 3–8, making it perfect for northern landscapes. It can withstand cold temperatures, snow, and wind.
To ensure optimal growth, provide the following:
1. Planting: This is a large landscape tree and as such, requires a bit of planning before planting. First, measure the area where you would like to plant your hedge or row. You will need the length of the area of planting to estimate the number of trees you need.
When planting, dig a hole for each tree that is three times as wide as the root ball but just as deep. Place the tree, fill in around the tree with the same soil you took out when initially digging the hole. Finally, tamp down as you fill to cut back on any air pockets from forming, water the tree, then mulch to conserve moisture.
2. Watering: For the first two weeks, water your new tree every other day by holding a hose around it and counting to 20. If you don’t have a hose, 2 large watering cans full of water will do (smaller trees may only need a light soaking so a single can may suffice).
The Thuja Nigra Dark Green will grow up to 20-30 ft. tall, and 4-8 ft. wide.
For hedges, plant them 3–5 feet apart to ensure a thick, continuous screen.
Yes, it maintains its deep green color year-round, unlike many other arborvitae varieties.
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| 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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| Mature Height | Medium: Up to 30 ft | Medium: Up to 30 ft | Medium: Up to 30 ft | Small: Up to 15 ft | Medium: Up to 30 ft | Medium: Up to 30 ft |
| Mature Spread | 5-10 ft | 20+ ft | 20+ ft | 10-20 ft | 10-20 ft | 10-20 ft |
| Growth Rate | Fast | Moderate, Slow | Moderate, Slow | Moderate, Slow | Moderate | Moderate |
| Bloom Time | Mid spring | Mid spring, Early Spring | Mid spring | Late Spring, Mid spring | Mid spring, Early Summer | Mid spring |
| Flower Color | Pink | Non Flowering | Yellow/Orange | White | Pink | White |
| Family | Rosaceae | Sapindaceae | Fagaceae | Rosaceae | Rosaceae | Rosaceae |
| Deer Resistant | No | Usually | Usually | No | Usually | No |
| Hardiness Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 | 4, 5, 6, 7 |
| Light Needs | Full Sun | Full Sun | Full Sun | Full Sun | Full Sun | Full Sun |
| Maintenance | Low | Low | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
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