Weeping Threadleaf Arborvitae

Thuja occidentalis 'Filiformis'

Planted 1984

This low maintenance evergreen features threadlike foliage. It lends a fine texture to a landscape and can be a nice accent tree. It prefers full sun to part shade and grows best in moist conditions.

Weeping Threadleaf Arborvitae tree
Close up of Weeping Threadleaf Arborvitae needles
Height Width Zone Growth Rate Water Use
30-40 ft. 10-15 ft. 3-7 Slow Moderate

Leaf

Light green, long, fine, evergreen needles.

Fruit

Not showy.

Flower

Not showy.

Advantages

Rare and interesting foliage and can adapt to different soils.

Disadvantages

No significant disadvantages.