Skybound American arborvitae
Thuja occidentalis 'Skybound'
USDA zones3 to 7
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Habit
- Dense
- Soil types
- Loam, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Skybound' American arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis 'Skybound') is a tree for privacy screens, hedges, specimens, and winter interest. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to moist, loamy or clay soil. It grows slowly and keeps a dense, fragrant, evergreen form. Birds visit it. Deer rarely make it their first choice.
Pairs well with Wintergreen, Prairie dropseed, Carlton daffodil, and Common snowdrop.