Arborvitae is a tree, a long-term addition to the landscape.
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What Arborvitae is
Arborvitae grows as a perennial and reaches around 50 feet at maturity. It blooms in mid spring.
How to grow Arborvitae
It needs about 400 hours of winter chill, which is why climate matters as much as soil.
USDA Zones
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Soil pH
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Mature Height
50 ft
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Chill Hours
400+
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Frost-Free Days
0+
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Plant it right
Set arborvitae in full sun with well-drained soil. Many fruit trees need a second variety nearby to pollinate — check before you plant just one.
Match the soil
Pull a soil test from your local Extension lab to confirm pH and drainage match arborvitae's needs before planting.
Water steadily
Keep the root zone evenly moist through establishment. Match watering to the plant's drainage preference and your local rainfall.
Be patient, then harvest
Prune annually while the tree establishes; fruit trees reward patience with years of harvest. Local Extension guides publish per-cultivar bearing-age tables.
Good to know
Good news for pet owners — arborvitae isn't known to be toxic to dogs or cats. (Source: ASPCA.)
Arborvitae isn't classified as a notable pollinator plant in our data — pair it with high-value bloomers nearby to feed bees.
Where Arborvitae thrives
Whether arborvitae thrives on a given site comes down to its soil pH, drainage, sun, and frost dates — the conditions that vary parcel to parcel.
See if Arborvitae will thrive on your land
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I grow Arborvitae in my zone?
Zone data for arborvitae is being finalized. A Growable Ground report checks your parcel's full suitability against federal soil, climate, and zone data.
When should you plant Arborvitae?
Set arborvitae out in early spring or fall while it's dormant, so the roots establish before the heat of summer. Your local last-frost date — which a Growable Ground report pulls for your exact address — sets the precise window.
What soil does Arborvitae need?
Specific pH data for arborvitae is pending. A soil test from your local Extension lab confirms what your site needs.
Does Arborvitae attract pollinators?
Arborvitae isn't classified as a notable pollinator plant in our data. Pairing it with high-value bloomers nearby keeps bees and butterflies fed.
Is Arborvitae safe for pets?
Arborvitae is not known to be toxic to dogs or cats based on available data (ASPCA). Always supervise pets around new plantings.