Family: Cupressaceae

Scientific Name: Thuja occidentalis Woodwardi

Common Name: Woodward Globe Arborvitae

DescriptionA large growing globe Arborvitae that probably isn't used as much today since there are many good dwarf globe varieties available.
Pronunciation(thu-ya)(ok-si-den-TA-lis)
Plant TypeAll Plants, Shrubs Coniferous
Hardiness Zone3-7
Sunlightfull, some shade
Moistureaverage to moist
Soil & Siteaverage to moist
Flowersnot ornamental
Fruitsmall woody cones
Leavesgreen
Dimensions6-8 by 8 plus feet (HS), globular, large, keep away from the foundation unless you will prune to maintain size, a 75 year old plant is 8 by 18 feet (#226)
Maintenanceshearing to maintain size
Cultivar OriginNamed in around 1871.
Author's NotesFor many years (10 plus) I drove past a planting of Woodwardii Globe Arborvitae. At first they were nice small plants but later became very large at least 6 by 8 feet. It seemed very little pruning was done to control the size. They seemed to hold up well to snow.
Notes & Reference#01-Manual of Woody Landscape Plants (Michael Dirr), #144-Missouri Botanical Gardens web site (www.missouribotanicalgarden.org), #226-Shrubs and Vines for American Gardens (Donald Wyman)
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