Thuja occidentalis Selena - Arborvitae
Thuja occidentalis Selena - Arborvitae
Thuja occidentalis Selena
Eastern Arborvitae, Northern White Cedar, American Arborvitae
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Description
Thuja occidentalis 'Selena' is a slow-growing conifer that forms a large, dense, and bright green ball, adorned with yellow to cream shoots. It can be placed in a large rockery, as a standalone specimen, in the centre of a bed, or in a large container on a contemporary terrace. It is a very hardy shrub, decorative in all seasons, and requires little maintenance. It only dislikes prolonged droughts.
Thuja occidentalis 'Selena' is a Polish horticultural selection by Wiesław Wnuk, introduced to the market in 1993. The species, Thuja occidentalis, also known as Eastern Arborvitae or Northern White Cedar, is a persistent conifer from the cypress family native to northeastern North America. It is distributed over a wide geographical area that perfectly reflects the flexibility of its living conditions, from swamps to cliffs, hostile environments that discourage many other competing species. In the wild, it reaches a height of 15 to 20 metres, adopting a beautiful conical habit, and a trunk covered with a highly decorative, reddish-brown, exfoliating bark. It is a very hardy species, well adapted to temperate climates and poor soils, not too dry or wet. Its almost rot-resistant, lightweight, fragrant, and easily flammable wood lends itself to many uses. It has given rise to more than 300 cultivars that have been selected for their ornamental qualities.
The 'Selena' variety forms a well-rounded ball that widens with age. Its growth is slow, so it will reach approximately 1 metre in height and 1.50 metres in width at the age of 20-25 years. This dense and regular conifer has aromatic foliage when crushed, consisting of flattened branches arranged in planes and covered with scale-like, 3 to 5 mm long leaves. Overlapping each other, the leaves give the short twigs a fan-like appearance. The mature foliage is a very bright light green, while the young shoots change from golden yellow to cream.
The 'Selena' Western Arborvitae easily fits into a small garden, a rockery, can be used to create a privacy screen, or planted in groups of three near an entrance. It also adapts well to container cultivation. This elegant variety creates beautiful scenes with more disorderly shrubs such as abelias or Pyracantha 'Sparkler'. It can also be combined with complementary grasses or heathers. The architectural qualities of conifers naturally stand out in a contemporary or French garden. These plants, with their reassuring permanence, structurally enhance a bed, mark pathways, or border a terrace. The key is to play with volumes and colours.
Thuja occidentalis Selena - Arborvitae in pictures
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Botanical data
Thuja
occidentalis
Selena
Cupressaceae
Eastern Arborvitae, Northern White Cedar, American Arborvitae
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Thuja occidentalis 'Selena' should be planted from September to November and from February to May in deep, loose, preferably light, acidic, neutral, or even slightly alkaline soil, which remains slightly moist in summer. It is sensitive to extreme heat and prolonged drought. Plant it in a sunny location. Soak the root balls thoroughly before planting. Optionally, add organic fertiliser at the time of planting and water generously during the first few years and in case of prolonged dry periods. In very poor soil, you can apply a special conifer fertiliser every year in April and weed the soil in summer. This hardy conifer (tolerates at least -25°C) does not require pruning.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.