Thuja occidentalis Filiformis

Common Name: Threadleaf Arborvitae

Description:
Thuja occidentalis 'Filiformis', commonly known as Threadleaf Arborvitae, is a unique evergreen conifer with a graceful, weeping habit. Its fine, thread-like, bright green foliage cascades softly, creating a delicate, fountain-like appearance that adds texture and movement to the garden. This slow-growing variety maintains a rounded form in its youth before maturing into a more upright, irregular shape. Thriving in well-drained soils, it prefers full sun to part shade and is highly resistant to cold, wind, and urban pollution. 'Filiformis' is ideal for specimen planting, rockeries, and Japanese-style gardens, offering year-round interest with minimal maintenance.

Form:

• Shrub - Medium
• Weeping / Cascading

Mature Size:

• Height: 1.5–3 m
• Width: 1–2 m

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Does not flower (produces small cones)

Flower Colour:

• N/A

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Feature Planting
• Suitable for Pots
• Low Maintenance
• Cold Hardy
• Wind Tolerant
• Year-round Colour Interest
• Unique Weeping Form

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans
• Non-toxic to pets

Companion Plants:

• Acer palmatum (Japanese Maple)
• Buxus sempervirens (English Box)
• Miscanthus sinensis (Maiden Grass)
• Heuchera (Coral Bells)
• Thymus serpyllum (Creeping Thyme)