1996. North Dakota tree handbook.

They make excellent garden plants.

Thuja occidentalis, also known as northern white-cedar, eastern white cedar, or eastern arborvitae, is an evergreen coniferous tree, in the cypress family Cupressaceae, which is native to eastern Canada and much of the north, central and upper Northeastern United States, but widely cultivated as an ornamental plant. It is in leaf all year, in flower from March to April, and the seeds ripen from September to October.

It is in leaf all year, and the seeds ripen from September to October. It is hardy to zone (UK) 6. The common name arbor vitae is from Latin meaning 'tree of life' and refers to alleged medicinal properties of the plant. Sizes range from dwarf cultivars to large trees. General Information.

Thuja occidentalis NC State University and N.C. A&T State University work in tandem, along with federal, state and local governments, to form a strategic partnership called N.C. Thuja orientalis var. Common names are from state and federal lists. Thuja orientalis is an evergreen Tree growing to 15 m (49ft) by 5 m (16ft) at a slow rate. The species is monoecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but both sexes can be found on the same plant) and is pollinated by Wind. It was previously named Thuja orientalis or Biota orientalis . This plant is listed by the U.S. federal government or a state. The species is monoecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but both sexes can be found on the same plant) and is pollinated by Wind. Apart from these, you can also use Thuja as an expectorant for strengthening the immune system. The leaves and leaf oil are used as a medicine. It is a famous ornamental plant known for its medicinal value. Thuya is a genus of 6 species of coniferous, evergreen trees from East Asia and North America.

His method was to add to 1 ounce of warm, sterilized water 1 drachm of Lloyd’s thuja. This is a great plant for creating an evergreen screen or to use as a specimen. Still offered in nurseries as Thuja orientalis. Current correct name is Platycladus orientalis .

After tapping the sac, 2 drachms of this solution were then sent, hypodermatically, into the tunica vaginalis testis. It is useful in treating respiratory ailments such as bronchitis, cold sores, a neurological disorder, etc. Herman, D.E., et al. Thuja L. – arborvitae ... Thuja occidentalis L. – arborvitae Subordinate Taxa. Thuja plicata is an evergreen Tree growing to 60 m (196ft) by 12 m (39ft) at a fast rate.

Chinese arborvitae; Other Scientific Names.

Thuja orientalis var.

This is one of the most popular trees in America today, it is very fast growing at a rate of 2-4' per year and has a dense upright conical shape.

Arborvitae, meaning the tree of life is a common name for Thuja in North America. It is hardy to zone (UK) 6. Thuja is used for respiratory tract infections such as bronchitis, bacterial skin infections, and cold sores.