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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 spring and summer to maintain shape — avoid cutting into old wood. Protect from road salt spray.
Brand:Michaels NurserySKU:PLTTHJDARKGRN03GTags:deer resistant, low maintenance, New, new-wholesale-import, partial shade, privacy plant, windbreak, zones 5-8Size:3 Gallon