Overview
Thuja occidentalis 'Bateman Broom' is a narrowly conical conifers in the genus Thuja, part of the Cupressaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Thuja occidentalis 'Bateman Broom' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include hedges, screening and specimen planting.
About
Thuja occidentalis 'Bateman Broom' is a cultivar of Thuja, a genus of rapidly growing evergreen conifer trees known for their narrow conical shape and flat sprays of small, aromatic, scale-like foliage. This cultivar maintains the narrowly conical habit typical of the genus and is evergreen, providing year-round interest. It thrives in full sun on fertile, well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH and prefers moist but well-drained conditions. Suitable for hedges, screening, or specimen planting, it is hardy to UK zone H7 and performs well in both exposed and sheltered south, east, or west-facing aspects.
About the genus
Thuja is a genus of coniferous tree or shrub in the Cupressaceae. There are five species in the genus, two native to North America and three native to eastern Asia. The genus is monophyletic and sister to Thujopsis.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Thuja
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Thuja occidentalis 'Bateman Broom' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Conifers, Trees
- Habit
- Narrowly conical
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Hedges, Screening, Specimen planting
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Thuja occidentalis 'Bateman Broom'
- Propagation
- Semi-hardwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Scale insects, Conifer aphid
- Disease resistance
- Honey fungus, Thuja blight, Coryneum canker
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Thuja occidentalis 'Bateman Broom'?
Thuja occidentalis 'Bateman Broom' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Thuja occidentalis 'Bateman Broom' need?
Thuja occidentalis 'Bateman Broom' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Thuja occidentalis 'Bateman Broom' hardy in the UK?
Thuja occidentalis 'Bateman Broom' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Thuja occidentalis 'Bateman Broom'?
Semi-hardwood cuttings.
More in the Thuja genus
- Thuja occidentalis 'Smokey'Northern White-Cedar
- Thuja occidentalis 'Southport'Northern White-Cedar
- Thuja plicata 'Excelsa'western red cedar 'Excelsa'
- Thuja plicata 'Kager's Beauty'Western Redcedar