Thuja occidentalis 'Holmstrup'

Holmstrup Arborvitae

This tree was selected in, and introduced in 1951. It is a slow-growing cultivar that reaches 8’ in the first 10 years, eventually maturing to a dense narrow-pyramid of 10-15 in height’.  'Holmstrup' has attractive rich green scale-like foliage that retains its green color throughout winter. It prefers moist, well-drained loams in full sun to part shade. It is not fussy about soil pH but is intolerant of dry conditions.

Soil:
Moderate
Plant Shape:
Pyramidal
Exposure:
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Landscape Use:
Screen/Hedge
Specimen Plant
Wildlife Interest:
Native to Midwest
Plant Type:
Shrub
Hardiness Zone:
2 - 8