Klmeighteen American arborvitae
Thuja occidentalis 'Klmeighteen'
USDA zones2 to 7
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Size20 to 30 feet tall5 to 6 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Habit
- Dense
- Soil types
- Loam, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Klmeighteen' American arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis 'Klmeighteen') is a tree for hedges, privacy screens, specimen planting, and winter interest. It is hardy to USDA zone 2, or down to -50°F (-46°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to moist, loamy or clay soil. Deer tend to browse other plants first. It grows slowly into a dense, fragrant evergreen that reaches 20 to 30 feet tall and 5 to 6 feet wide. Birds visit it.
Pairs well with Globosa Colorado spruce, Pearly everlasting, Red fescue, and Rock soapwort.