Arborvitae - Technito

Arborvitae - Technito™, Thuja occidentalis 'Bail John' (PP18,850), grows to 6 feet tall, has the attractive dark green color of Techny, and retains its color through winter. This cultivar, being noticeably more dense, is an improvement because it requires less shearing. Technito's form is a compact pyramidal outline. It has reddish-brown, furrowed bark; good green winter color; and medium-fine texture. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and has a very slow growth rate. It prefers sun to light shade, and its compact habit makes it useful for screening in restricted spaces. It thrives in a wide variety of soils but prefers fertile soils with consistent moisture throughout the growing season. Due to its dense growth, it will make a great informal hedge with no shearing, or a lovely formal hedge if sheared.