(Thuja occidentalis Pyramidalis) Perennial. Zones 3 – 7. Cupressaceae (Cypress) Family. Native range—Manitoba to NB. Can grow 15-20 feet tall, 10-15 feet wide. Tall pyramid shaped conifer, minimal pruning needed for a nice shape. Great as a border. Full sun, tolerates part shade.
GROWING INSTRUCTIONS
For best results, sow seeds outdoors mid-Fall in a cold frame, as long as soil is still workable. If starting indoors…
SEED PRETREATMENT: Soak seeds in water for 24 hours. Mix seeds with moist soil 4x seed volume. Place in a plastic bag, covered tray/cells or container.
STRATIFICATION: 60 days cold/moist (5°C). Place plastic bag with seeds and soil in your refrigerator, preferably in a veggie crisper. Inspect periodically for even moisture.
POST-STRATIFICATION: Sow seeds 1/8” deep. Alternating soil temperature during the day (15-20°C) and night (10-15°C) will help germination. Water evenly and regularly.
GERMINATION: When all previously mentioned requirements are fulfilled, germination generally occurs in 30-45 days.
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Available direct from Incredible Seeds, a Canadian Heirloom and Heritage Seed Company, offering only the best natural, non-GMO, open pollinated and untreated seeds, located in Mi’kma’ki / Nova Scotia.
