Arborvitae, otherwise known as Thuja, is a well-known evergreen plant typically used as a hedge or boundary plant. With year-round greenery and a dense growing habit, arborvitae can be relied on to create privacy and security.
There are five extant species of Thuja, all of which are small to large evergreen trees. Two of these species are native to North America, Thuja occidentalis and Thuja plicata, the latter of which is commonly referred to as the Pacific or western red cedar and is the largest Thuja species growing up to 230 feet. If you have a small yard, this mighty species might be one to avoid.
