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Thuja occidentalis Miky - Canadian Arborvitae

Thuja occidentalis Miky
Eastern White Cedar, Northern White Cedar, American Arborvitae, Eastern Arborvitae

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A dwarf conifer adapted to rock gardens and container cultivation. This variety of Canadian Thuja has a compact upright form and dark green foliage, turning reddish-brown in winter conditions. With slow growth, it forms a well-shaped decorative cone measuring 1m (3 ft 4 in) to 1.20m (3 ft 11 in) in height over 10 years. Resistant to cold and pollution, it thrives in rich, moist and well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.
Height at maturity
1.20 m
Spread at maturity
80 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -34°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time February to April, October to December
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Description

The Thuja occidentalis 'Miky' is a small coniferous with dark green foliage that turns reddish-brown under the effect of winter cold. Its small size and slow growth make it a very good rockery plant. Resistant to pollution, it is also a preferred choice for container gardening in urban environments. This hardy thuja is not demanding, it is content with a sunny or partially shaded exposure and a well-drained, but moist soil.

The Thuja occidentalis, known in France as Western Red Cedar or Eastern White Cedar, curiously carries the name White Cedar in this country. It is an evergreen conifer of the cypress family native to northeastern North America. It is distributed over a wide geographic area that perfectly reflects its adaptability. In nature, it reaches a height of 15 to 20 m (49 ft 2 in to 65 ft 7 in), adopting a beautiful conical habit and a trunk covered with a highly decorative reddish-brown bark. It is a perfectly hardy species, very well adapted to temperate climates and poor, wet or occasionally dry soils. Its almost rot-resistant wood, lightweight and with a cedar scent, is easily flammable and lends itself to many uses. Introduced to Europe around 1536, it is one of the first trees to come from the New World. Since then, it has become a timeless classic in our gardens, giving rise to more than 300 cultivars. Its lifespan reaches 300 years. In central Europe, it replaces Italian cypress trees in cemeteries, having become, like them, a symbol of immortality.

The 'Miky' variety has a compact and upright habit, forming over time a more or less regular small cone (about 1.50 m (4 ft 11 in) high). This dwarf conifer has a very interesting graphic aspect and deserves to be planted individually to admire its beautiful architecture. It has its place in a contemporary garden that favors assertive forms, and of course also in a rockery, in association with other compact conifers of different colours and forms. By planting a 'Ivory Tower' yew next to it, you will obtain an interesting mix of volumes, between the thuja cone and the yew column. The yew also changes colour in winter, its summer yellow colour contrasting with the dark green of the thuja, while in winter its cream colour perfectly matches the reddish-brown of 'Miky'. Far from the somewhat fixed image that is sometimes attributed to them, here is proof that conifers can surprise us throughout the seasons! In a larger rockery, this 'Miky' Thuja will happily accompany the 'Silberlocke' Korean fir, whose silver-backed foliage (Silber = silver in German) will provide a choice background... not to mention its magnificent violet cones!

Its excellent resistance to pollution also makes Thuja occidentalis 'Miky' suitable for growing in decorative containers or pots, on a balcony or terrace in urban environments. Its small dimensions make it a great asset in these conditions, just make sure not to expose it to drying winds in summer, which it does not appreciate.

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Thuja occidentalis Miky - Canadian Arborvitae (Foliage) Foliage
Thuja occidentalis Miky - Canadian Arborvitae (Plant habit) Plant habit

Plant habit

Height at maturity 1.20 m
Spread at maturity 80 cm
Habit conical, pyramidal
Growth rate slow

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen
Foliage colour dark green
Aromatic? Fragrant foliage when creased

Botanical data

Genus

Thuja

Species

occidentalis

Cultivar

Miky

Family

Cupressaceae

Other common names

Eastern White Cedar, Northern White Cedar, American Arborvitae, Eastern Arborvitae

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference1008832

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Planting and care

The Thuja occidentalis 'Miky' is preferably planted from September to November, to take advantage of the autumn rains, or in February-March. It likes deep, ordinary soils, but loose, not too heavy. Highly adaptable, it accepts acidic, neutral or slightly calcareous soils, but not too arid in summer. Indeed, it only fears scorching temperatures and prolonged drought.
On the other hand, it requires a sunny or semi-shaded exposure to develop well. Soak the root balls well before planting. Optionally, add organic amendments at planting and water generously in the first few years, and in case of prolonged drought. In very poor soil, you can apply a special conifer fertilizer every year in April and cultivate the soil in summer. This hardy conifer (down to -25°C at least) does not require pruning.
If planted in a container, it needs regular watering, especially in summer, and should not be exposed to hot winds. So be careful on south-facing balconies!

If cultivated under good conditions, the Thuya is rather resistant to diseases. The most dangerous one, Phytophthora or conifer mildew, is characterized by the browning of the foliage (not to be confused with the winter coat of our 'Miky'!). It is a root disease that can be observed in certain hedges, where it spreads from one tree to another, with the proximity of the roots favoring its spread. It is very rare in isolated plantings.

Planting period

Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time February to April, October to December

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Rockery
Type of use Border, Edge of border, Free-standing, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -34°C (USDA zone 4) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Neutral, Any
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Moist soil, ordinary, sturdy and lightweight.

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Soil moisture Moist soil
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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