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Thuja occidentalis Holmstrup
Holmstrup Cedar (Holmstrup Arborvitae)
A compact pyramid with dark green foliage taking on bronzy tones in the fall. Slow-growing and deserving of much wider use, it is an excellent cedar for the rock garden or as a hedging plant.
- » Densely branched, upright with a rounded to pyramidal habit
- » Gray-green foliage grows densely in vertical sprays
- » An excellent plant for low screening
- » Low tolerance of dry or drought conditions
- Category:Evergreens
- Hardiness Zone:3
- Height:250-300 cm
- Spread:100-125 cm
Growth Rate
| • | Slow |
Planting instructions
| • | Container Plants |
Additional Information about Thuja occidentalis 'Holmstrup'
This cultivar is one of the more shade tolerant cedars, ideal for partially shady locations. Deer find the soft evergreen foliage very attractive for winter food and will rapidly strip a plant. One expert has noticed that in certain locations deer do not recognize the Holmstrup cedar as edible.
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Thuja occidentalis 'Holmstrup'
Typically grown as a hedge, the Holmstrup cedar also can be used in groupings for a windscreen. This cultivar is a good solution for landscapes where vertical space is an issue, as it has a lower mature height. Damage or stem breakage may occur in the winter from ice and snow accumulation. Protection (burlap wrap) from drying winter winds is recommended in an exposed location.