Thuja Dark Green
Thuja Dark Green (Thuja occidentalis 'Dark Green') — A classic pyramidal evergreen with rich dark green foliage that holds its color through winter, widely used for privacy hedges, screens, and windbreaks.Plant Details Botanical Name: Thuja occidentalis 'Dark Green' (Nigra type) Mature Size: 12–20 ft tall × 5–8 ft wide Growth Rate: Moderate (1–2 ft per year) Bloom Color: Insignificant (grown for foliage and form) Foliage: Evergreen — dense, dark green year-round (no winter browning) Growing Conditions Sunlight: Full sun to part shade Water Needs: Moderate Soil: Well-drained; tolerates clay and alkaline soils Hardiness Zones: USDA 3–7 Why Choose Thuja Dark Green? Maintains dark green color through winter — no browning Dense growth creates a solid privacy screen Wind-resistant and cold hardy Classic, reliable hedge plant used for decades Care TipsPlant in full sun for densest growth. Space 3–4 feet apart for a solid hedge. Water regularly during establishment. Prune lightly in s