Steeplechase Arborvitae Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Steeplechase Arborvitae is a fast-growing, compact, pyramidal shrub with very green foliage. It is ideal for a hedge or outdoor plant in full sun and can grow almost 2 feet only in a year. The plant has green feathery leaves. This tree is considered narrower and shorter than the 'Green Giant.'
Common Name |
Steeplechase Arborvitae
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Plant Type
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Shrubs
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Thuja standishii x plicata 'Steeplechase'
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Genus
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Thuja
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Family
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Cupressaceae
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Order
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Cupressales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Steeplechase Arborvitae Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Steeplechase Arborvitae.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Steeplechase Arborvitae needs water once every
7 days in 0.9
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Steeplechase Arborvitae needs about 0.225 L per 7 days. |
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Steeplechase Arborvitae Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Steeplechase Arborvitae to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 8 hours
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Temperature |
60°F
to 75°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
Steeplechase Arborvitae prefers High humidity levels, between 40% and 70%. |
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Steeplechase Arborvitae Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Steeplechase Arborvitae. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Steeplechase Arborvitae plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Soil type |
clay
loam
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Soil Drainage
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Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
alkaline
neutral
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Steeplechase Arborvitae Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Steeplechase Arborvitae plant. |
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Maximum Height |
120 Inches or
4 meters
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Spread |
144 Inches or
4 meters
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Color |
Green
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Steeplechase Arborvitae toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
City and Courtyard
Informal and Cottage
Traditional Garden
Patio And Containers
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Steeplechase Arborvitae Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Steeplechase Arborvitae, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
stem cutting
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
autumn
winter
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Steeplechase Arborvitae Native Region |
Find out where the Steeplechase Arborvitae plant originated. |
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Country |
United States of America (the)
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