Overview
Thuja occidentalis 'Woodwardii' is a narrowly conical conifers in the genus Thuja, part of the Cupressaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Thuja occidentalis 'Woodwardii' 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 'Woodwardii' is a cultivar of Thuja, a genus of rapidly growing evergreen coniferous trees known for their narrow conical shape and flat sprays of small, aromatic, scale-like foliage. This cultivar maintains the characteristic narrowly conical habit and evergreen foliage typical of the genus. It thrives in full sun and prefers fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Suitable for hedges, screening, or specimen planting, 'Woodwardii' is hardy in the UK (H7) and is best grown in exposed or sheltered south-, east-, or west-facing aspects.
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 'Woodwardii' 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 'Woodwardii'
- 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 'Woodwardii'?
Thuja occidentalis 'Woodwardii' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Thuja occidentalis 'Woodwardii' need?
Thuja occidentalis 'Woodwardii' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Thuja occidentalis 'Woodwardii' hardy in the UK?
Thuja occidentalis 'Woodwardii' 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 'Woodwardii'?
Semi-hardwood cuttings.
More in the Thuja genus
- Thuja 'Green Giant'
- Thuja koraiensisKorean arborvitae
- Thuja occidentalis 'Barabits Gold'
- Thuja occidentalis 'Bateman Broom'
- Thuja occidentalis 'Beaufort' (v)
- Thuja occidentalis 'Boothii'
- Thuja occidentalis 'Buchananii'
- Thuja occidentalis 'Caespitosa'