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Thujopsis dolobrata (Hiba Arborvitae)
Thujopsis dolobrata
Also known as Hiba Arborvitae
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About This Plant
Thujopsis dolobrata (Hiba Arborvitae), 'Hiba Arborvitae' is valued in the landscape for character, form, and seasonal interest.
Hiba Cedar (Thujopsis) , Japanese evergreen with bold lustrous flat sprays of scale-like foliage with bright silver undersides. Refined slow-growing specimen.
Part shade to full sun suits this species. Plant in moist, well-drained, acidic to neutral soil. Hardy USDA Zone 5 to 7. Generally trouble-free. Site sheltered from hot afternoon sun.
For a Pacific Northwest native tree of similar character, consider Acer macrophyllum (Bigleaf Maple) for canopy, Cornus nuttallii (Pacific Dogwood) for spring bloom, or Arbutus menziesii (Pacific Madrone) for evergreen sculpture and red bark.
Plant Details
- Botanical
- Thujopsis dolobrata
- Common name
- Hiba Arborvitae
- Mature size
- 30-50 ft tall × 15-25 ft wide
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Bloom time
- Rare
- Bloom color
- Brown
- Foliage color
- Green
Care Notes
Garden Attributes
- Pacific NW native
- Deer resistant
- Coastal suitable
- Grown organically
- Pollinator value: None documented
- Wildlife: Bird habitat