Thuja. Types and varieties with photos

Varieties and varieties of thuja are interesting to most gardeners. Because the evergreen ephedra will adorn any territory. The range of varieties is so great that several classifications stand out at once.

General characteristics of thuja

The evergreen shrub belongs to the Cypress family. The form of the plant is a tree or shrub with a crown in the form of a cone, ball, column. Thuja is recognizable by the unusual appearance of the leaves, they resemble scales, and in young bushes they look like needles.

An adult plant reaches a height of up to 70 cm, it all depends on the species, but it is often possible to observe a thuja of medium and low growth, which is why the shrub is so popular with gardeners. Unlike other conifers, thuja is grown in its own way.

Thuja characteristic features

1. Resistant to frost. It can grow in any climatic conditions.
2. It is immune to diseases and harmful insects. Thuja care is very simple.
3. Possesses good tolerance to unfavorable ecology. For this reason, planting a plant is allowed in areas that are located next to major roads. And also in urban environments.
4. Differs in original and geometric exact types of crown. This means that when decorating landscapes, trees attract attention.
5. Compared to pines, spruces, cypresses and junipers, the color of thuja is not only green and blue. And also golden, yellow, two-tone. Artificially bred varieties are varied in height (tall, dwarf species). And also in shape (in the form of a ball, column).

Varieties and varieties of thuja with photos

Before planting a plant on your territory, study the varieties and varieties of thuja with photographs and names. This contributes to the selection of the most attractive and convenient variety in cultivation, which will become a worthy decoration of the site.

"Western thuja"

It is the most widespread variety of Tui with a large number of varieties. The plant reaches a height of 5-20 m. At the same time, the width can be 5 m. The crown is compacted, combed. But when growth begins, strong branching occurs.

Leaves of matte green color, up to 7 mm in size. Cones are elongated, brown in color, 8-13 mm long. The most popular varieties are Danica, Brabant, Woodwardi, Reingold, Holmstrup.

Thuja varieties: "Zmatlik"

Shrub of low growth, crown in the form of a column. The bush grows up to 2 meters in length and up to 50 cm in width. Its branches are twisted in a spiral. The tree grows well in shaded areas. And also in well-lit places.

Not even afraid of severe frosts. It is a slow growing shrub. By the age of ten, it can grow up to 1.5 m, it is rarely required to cut.

Variety "Aureospikata"

This ephedra has a cone or pyramid-shaped crown. As well as unusual coloration. The needles are colored dark green. But when it's hot outside, the ends of the shoots become golden in color. With such changes, the bush looks even more beautiful and spectacular.

By the age of ten, the plant grows to 3 m.And adult trees reach a height of up to 6 m, in width - up to 4.5 m. The variety has good shade tolerance. Unpretentious to the type of soil. It is ideal to plant the bushes one at a time. And also create alleys from them.

Thuja varieties: "Tini Tim"

A dwarf shrub. Has a crown in the shape of a ball. By the age of ten it grows only up to 30 cm in length. The needles are thick, in the form of scales. In the summer season, it is dark green in color. In the winter season - bronze.

This variety is distinguished by the preservation of its shape. Therefore, shaping is practically not required. Likes to grow in places where there is a lot of light. And also unpretentious to watering. These thuja are components of alpine slides, mixborders.

Folded thuja (giant)

This variety of thuja includes all varieties of thuja of high growth. On the North American continent, wild trees grow up to 70 m.And domesticated Russian trees - up to 15-30 m.

Thuja crown in the form of a cone. The leaves of this tree are on top of a rich green color. And below they have a grayish tint and white spots. Cones are elongated, up to 2 cm in size. Varieties: Kornik, Vipcord, Forever Goldy.

Variety "Zebrina"

An original variegated plant. The name speaks for itself. Needles of unusual coloration. Green needles have yellow stripes. The tree reaches a height of 12 m.At the age of ten - up to 2.5 m.The annual growth, as a rule, is 20 cm.

The crown spreads widely to the sides, in the form of a cone, loose in youth, becomes denser with age. The variety loves water, grows well on moist, slightly swampy soils.

Variety "Atrovirens"

Crown in the form of a column. The tree grows up to 15 m long, 5 m wide. The annual growth is 30 cm. The crown is directed straight up. Consists of dense shoots of dark green color.

The species loves to grow on moist and damp soils. Therefore, you should not worry about it if it is cultivated in regions where heavy rainfall and low illumination are common.

Eastern thuja

This variety of thuja is cultivated in Chinese and Asian territories. The tree reaches a height of 15 m. Its crown is spreading, in the form of an egg. Its diameter, as a rule, is 4 m. The needles are green-golden in color. Cones are 2 cm long. They have a bluish bloom on the scales.

Variety "Aurea Nana"

Dwarf shrub. By the age of ten it grows up to 70 cm. The needles are colored yellow-green. The leaves adhere tightly to the shoots.

The crown is in the form of an egg, directed vertically upward. The annual growth of the variety is 10 cm. Therefore, thuja of this variety are used to create living borders. And also hedges, coniferous decors.

Grade "Morgan"

A variety from Australia. Reaches a height of 1.5 m. Its crown is in the form of a pyramid, sharp at the top. The crown diameter is 90 cm. The annual growth is 5-7 cm. It is practically not required to form it additionally. The coloring of the needles depends on the season of the year.

In the spring and summer season, the bush is lemon-green or emerald green in color. In the winter season, it becomes bronze with a pronounced orange tint.

Japanese thuja

Wild thuja grows on the islands of Shikoku and Honshu. It is a sacred plant in Japan. The tree grows up to 20 m in length in natural conditions. The cultivated plant reaches a height of 9 m. Shoots look up. Crown in the form of a pyramid. The needles are bright green on the outside. As well as silver-blue staining from the inside.

This variety loves to grow in the shade on nutritious soils. This type of thuja has almost no bred varieties. It is grown in its own form.

Korean thuja

The plant grows up to 8 m in length. Its crown is loose, cone-shaped or spreading. Wild thuja can be seen in China and Korea on the slopes of the mountains. Green leaves. Silver colored bottom.

Thin shoots twist slightly upward. Because of this, the tree looks very graceful. Korean thuja can be bought at the nursery.But there are practically no breeding varieties in this variety.

Glauka Prostrata variety

A separate variety of Korean thuja. An adult dwarf shrub usually grows up to 60 cm. It is a slow-growing plant. It looks very effective. Thin openwork twigs are covered with small bluish-green needles. They look like fern leaves.

The shrub is grown in a sunny place. Because in the shaded area, there will be a loss of its decorative effect.

Thuja varieties by shape and size

Tuyu is divided into categories according to the type and size of the crown.

Spherical thuja. The crown of these plants is compacted and dense, resembling a ball. As a rule, these are dwarfs. The beginning of the crown departs directly from the soil surface. Thuja are planted in coniferous decors. They are planted along the edges of the ridges and terraces. Varieties of spherical thuja: "Danica", "Globoza"," Teddy "," Hoseri "," Reingold ".

Variety "Stolvik"

Dwarf shrub. Popular with Russian gardeners. The crown of a young bush is in the form of a dome. By the age of ten, the shrub grows up to 1 m in length. It also grows well in breadth. Therefore, the crown loosens. But it takes on the shape of a ball. The plant is grown alone or included in coniferous decors.

Globular thuja are slow growing thuja. It is practically not required to form them. Cut them to a minimum. This is usually a sanitary pruning.

Thuja pyramidal varieties

It is also a popular variety. Shrubs grow widely from below. To the top they become narrower and sharper. Sorts: "Smaragd", "Yellow Ribbon", "Sunkist".

Variety "Pyramidalis Compact"

Small shrub or tree. Reaches a maximum height of 10 m. Young plants have a loose crown. It gets denser over the years. The needles are colored green with a bluish tint in young animals. The plant is not afraid of frost. Likes to grow in the shade on slightly acidic soils.

Thuja with a pyramid-shaped crown is used to create hedges or green alleys. And also planted solo or in a group. It looks great.

Columnar varieties of thuja

Tall and medium-sized plants. Graceful and attractive thuja. The crown is distinguished by maintaining the same diameter throughout the tree. Varieties: Columna, Holmstrup, Maloniana.

Variety "Fastigiata"... Originally from Germany. Has a dense green crown. It is 3 m wide. The plant itself is 15 m long. These tui are created by alleys, hedges. They also serve as a backdrop for coniferous decors.

Tall varieties of thuja

These thuja are used to create hedges. Varieties: "Brabant", "Columna", reaching 10-20 m in height. And also "Fastigiata", reaching up to 15 m in length.

Variety "Degrut Spire"... It grows up to 3 m in length. But even this tree looks tall in a private area. The crown of the variety is narrow, in the shape of a cone. Bright green coloration. The variety is unpretentious. Likes to grow in well-lit areas on fertile light soils.

Dwarf varieties

These varieties are used to decorate landscapes. Because from them you can create various coniferous beds. And also beautiful compositions. A large number of spherical dwarfs. Varieties: Golden Globe, Golden Smaragd, Miriam, Bowling Ball, Woodwardy.

Variety "Waterfield"... Dwarf variety. A rounded shrub with a dense crown. It usually grows up to 50 cm in length by the age of ten. The annual growth of this slow-growing bush is 5 cm. The crown has a textured surface similar to a lichen. It is created by lighter side shoots in the form of fans.

Regional varieties

As a rule, thuja is unpretentious. It also has good frost tolerance. But the level of resistance to the winter period in different varieties differs from each other. For this reason, find out which variety is best to cultivate in your area before planting.

Moscow region... Optimal varieties: "Smaragd", "Hozeri", "Brabant". Withstand subzero temperatures up to 40 degrees.

Siberian region... The best varieties for the harsh Siberian climate: Danika, Reingold, Globoza. They can grow and not freeze up to -40 degrees.

Ural region... Optimal varieties for the Ural climate: Danika, Globoza, Wagneri, Brabant. Withstand frosts down to -40 degrees.

Middle latitudes... Grades: "Holmstrup", up to -40 degrees; Columna, up to -34 degrees. In more severe areas, varieties of low growth, globular, are grown. Because it is easier for them to make shelter for the winter.

Fast growing varieties of thuja

Fast growing varieties are used to create hedges and curbs. This contributes to faster results. Varieties: Brabant, Columna, Fastigiata, Golden Brabant.

Variety "Gelderland"... The crown of this plant is in the form of a cone. The shrub grows up to 5 m in length. The annual growth, as a rule, is 25 cm. Therefore, after a few years, the seedling will already please with the result.

The crown is compacted. In the spring and summer, it has a pale green color. And in the autumn and winter seasons - golden and copper.

Thuja varieties with original coloring

The standard color for thuja is green. But there are varieties that are ready to surprise with their original colors.

Glauka Prostrata variety... A variety of blue thuja. It is a Korean subspecies. Reaches a height of 60 cm. Its crown is colored bluish-green. Below the leaves are silvery. The variety looks decorative in places with good lighting. Because in the sun you can observe the beauty of the bush.

Variety "Foreve Goldie"... The needles are colored yellow-green. The colors tend to persist all year round. The bush does not change color in cold weather. Compared to many other varieties. It is a slow growing shrub. As a rule, it grows up to 2 m. It looks decorative in coniferous compositions. And also in hedges.

Variety "Golden Minaret"... The plant is golden colored. Bronze-yellow crown in the shape of a pyramid. Grows well in a lit place, and in light partial shade. It can grow up to 4 m in height.Annual growth is 10 cm.

Interesting facts about thuja

Thuja is tolerant to adverse environmental conditions. And also it is appreciated for improving the air around it. If you plant a thuja on your territory, then you will definitely be provided with clean air.

By rubbing the leaves between your fingers, you can smell an amazing aroma. Because the leaves contain essential oils that have a beneficial effect on humans.

The tree is made up of unique ingredients. Therefore, it has immunity to fungal and parasitic diseases.

In most countries, thuja in ancient times was in a place of honor. It was considered a sacred tree. Because the original smell came from her. It also has many useful qualities.

Summary

There are a great many varieties of thuja. The choice of gardeners can fall completely on any species. A large number of varieties are unpretentious and frost-resistant. This is a huge plus. Because it becomes easier to care for thuja.