| | | Family | Cupressaceae | | Plant Type | conifer | | Zone | USDA: 3a - 7b RHS: H EGF: H1 - H3 Australia: 1 | | Care Level | low, easy, suitable for beginners. | | Height | 6 - 9 m (20 - 30 ft) | | Spread | 1.5 - 3 m (5 - 10 ft) | | Light | full sun to partial shade | | Soil Moisture | average, well-drained | | Soil Type | clay to sandy | | Soil pH | acidic to alkaline | | | Description | This conifer has foliage that is evergreen. | | Typical Uses | Hedge. | | Special Characteristics | During winter Thuja occidentalis 'Nigra' lends winter interest to your garden. | | |