Thuja Occidentalis 'Skybound'

• Birds: Provides habitat and shelter, making it a great addition for bird-friendly gardens.
• Pollinators: While not a primary attractor, it can occasionally attract bees.

• Growth Season: Spring to Fall
• Winter Interest: Maintains its lush green color and shape during winter.

• Tall Privacy Screens & Hedges – Perfect for narrow urban lots or tight side yards
  
• Windbreaks – Great for cold-climate wind protection
  
• Foundation Plantings – Tall but narrow shape suits building perimeters
  
• Formal Borders – Adds vertical structure to geometric or symmetrical designs
  
• Winter Interest – Retains lush green color through snowy months
  
  

The leaves are scale-like and densely arranged, creating a lush, green canopy. The foliage remains vibrant and healthy-looking throughout the year.

• Bloom Time: This variety is primarily valued for its foliage and does not produce significant flowers.
• Flower Details: The plant does not produce showy blooms; the focus is on its beautiful evergreen foliage.

• How to Plant: Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and the same depth. Position the plant in the center, backfill with soil, and water thoroughly.
• Best Time to Plant: Early spring or fall for optimal establishment.

• When to Prune: Late winter to early spring is ideal for shaping and removing any dead or damaged branches.
• Pruning Tips: Minimal pruning is needed; light shaping can help maintain its columnar form.

• Water Requirements: Regular watering is important during the first year; once established, it is quite drought-tolerant.
• Frequency: Water weekly during dry spells to keep the soil moderately moist.

• Thrives in full sun for best growth and color retention; can tolerate partial shade.

• Not applicable; primarily an ornamental plant.

• When to Fertilize: Early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer.
• Frequency: Once a year is usually sufficient for healthy growth.

• Mulching: Apply a layer of mulch in spring to help retain moisture and suppress weeds.
• Pests & Diseases: Generally resistant to pests; occasional monitoring for scale or bagworm is recommended.

• Primarily wind-pollinated, though flowering is not significant for this variety.

🌸 Flowering Perennials & Shrubs:

• Echinacea purpurea (Purple Coneflower) – Bold blooms and upright form contrast well
  
• Heuchera ‘Obsidian’ – Deep burgundy foliage offsets Skybound’s green
  
• Hydrangea paniculata ‘Little Lime’ – Adds seasonal interest and rounded form
  

🌾 Ornamental Grasses & Groundcovers:

• Festuca glauca ‘Elijah Blue’ – Cool-toned grass for bold contrast
  
• Carex oshimensis ‘Evergold’ – Variegated sedge brightens shaded edges
  
• Sedum ‘Autumn Joy’ – Adds height and color with late-season blooms
  

🌿 Evergreen & Structural Companions:

• Buxus (Boxwood) – Pairs well in formal designs
  
• Ilex crenata ‘Sky Pencil’ – Complements vertical form for layered planting
  
• Spiraea ‘Goldmound’ – Bright gold foliage adds seasonal contrast