arborvitae varieties - Gardening
Q: I want to plant something to use as a privacy barrier. What type of arborvitae is best for this application? Do any arborvitae varieties attract carpenter bees or other wood-burrowing insects?
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A: We can grow the more heat-tolerant varieties of this often slow-growing conifer here in sun and a fertile soil with excellent drainage. Arborvitae varieties vary from dwarf to tree heights. Give ... Yahoo: 19 Types of Arborvitae You Should Grow for More Privacy in Your Yard Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.
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vovashevchuk / Getty Images If you'd like to add privacy, shade, or just a windbreak shrub to your yard, arborvitae are a great ... 19 Types of Arborvitae You Should Grow for More Privacy in Your Yard LancasterOnline: Arborvitae useful for landscapes, making home for wildlife [Master Gardener column] We often overlook a lush native evergreen that is ubiquitous in our landscapes — the American arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis). The word arborvitae is from a French phrase meaning “tree of life.” ... Columbus Dispatch: Native Plant: American arborvitae perfect for use as hedges or screens