
Pyramidal Arborvitae 

Woodward Arborvitae 
Pyramidal 
Arborvitae 
(Thuja occiden talis 
pyramidalis) 
HE Pyramidal Arborvitae 
is an essential part of many 
landscape plantings in the 
Middle West. It furnishes the 
necessary tall narrow effects for 
foundation plantings, is a great 
favorite for entrances and often 
seenin formal gardensorfor mark- 
ers in gardens of various kinds. 
On account of its rapid growth, 
its bright green color, its shapely 
even pyramidal habit, and ease 
of trimming, it ranks among the 
leading Evergreens in this sec- 
tion of the country. It grows 
narrow trees twenty feet high, 
seldom spreading over two feet 
in diameter. Under favorable 
conditions trees reach consider- 
able height, but may be freely cut 
and trimmed and thereby kept 
within any bounds necessary. 
American 
Arborvitae 
(Thuja occidentalis) 
HE American Arborvitae 
is the mother tree from 
which upward of fifty dis- 
tinct types have been developed, 
varying in color from deep green 
to bright golden and ranging in 
size from little dwarfs to tall, 
pyramidal specimens. It likes a 
sunny location but will stand 
some shade. A moist location is 
preferred. Stands trimming well, 
and for this reason is widely 
used for hedge purposes. The 
rate of growth and ultimate 
height depend largely upon con- 
ditions. It usually grows bushy 
at the bottom and tapering to- 
ward the top. 
The foliage is flat, arranged in 
sprays of lacy dark green, pun- 
gent scale-like leaves. 
Woodward 
Arborvitae 
(Thuja occidentalis 
woodward) 
HERE are many forms of Globe Arborvitae, 
most of which are similar in appearance to 
the picture at the left. The Woodward is one 
of the leading forms as it maintains a natural 
globe shape without trimming. Under good con- 
ditions it will reach 3 feet in diameter and about 
the same height. It is especially good for formal 
designs, tubs and urns. 
The variety was originated and introduced by 
Mr. Manning, proprietor of the Reading Nur- 
series, Reading, Mass., and named after his son, 
J. Woodward Manning. A few plants presented 
to Mr. Hill, by the introducer, many years ago, 
form the basis of our stock. 
In recent years Globe Arborvitaes have been 
largely replaced by Junipers and Yews and other 
species trimmed into globe forms. A generation 
ago there were numerous forms grown through- 
out the country. 
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Foliage of Arborvitae (1/2 natural size) 
