American Arborvitae ‘Affinity’
Botanical Name: Thuja Occidentalis ‘Affinity’
Hardiness Zones: 2-8
Mature Height: 60'
Growth Rate: Medium
Seed Source: Michigan
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36mm Jiffy PlugAvailable: 0 - 50mm Jiffy PlugAvailable: 0
- Plug+1 Husky Bare RootAvailable: 0
- Plastic GallonAvailable: 0
- Plastic 3 GallonAvailable: 0
- Plantable Peat QuartAvailable: 0
- Plantable Peat GallonAvailable: 0
36mm Jiffy Plug
| Item # | Age | Height | Available | 50 | 100 | 250 | 500 | 1000 | 2500 | 5000 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAAAG361Y01 | 1 Y | 1 - 3" |
| 2.72 | 1.57 | 2.34 | 1.96 | $1.78 | 1.44 | 1.96 | |
| AAAAG361Y03 | 1 Y | 3 – 6″ |
| 2.83 | 1.68 | 2.45 | 2.07 | $1.89 | 1.55 | 2.07 | |
| AAAAG361Y06 | 1 Y | 6 – 9″ |
| 2.94 | 1.79 | 2.56 | 2.18 | $2.00 | 1.66 | 2.18 | |
| AAAAG361Y09 | 1 Y | 9 – 12″ |
| 3.05 | 1.90 | 2.67 | 2.29 | $2.11 | 1.77 | 2.29 | |
50mm Jiffy Plug
| Item # | Age | Height | Available | 50 | 100 | 250 | 500 | 1000 | 2500 | 5000 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAAAG502Y03 | 2 Y | 3 – 6″ |
| 4.75 | 2.89 | 4.13 | 3.51 | $3.13 | 2.69 | 3.51 | |
| AAAAG502Y06 | 2 Y | 6 – 9″ |
| 4.86 | 3.00 | 4.24 | 3.62 | $3.24 | 2.80 | 3.62 | |
| AAAAG502Y09 | 2 Y | 9 – 12″ |
| 4.97 | 3.11 | 4.35 | 3.73 | $3.35 | 2.91 | 3.73 | |
| AAAAG502Y12 | 2 Y | 12 – 15″ |
| 5.08 | 3.22 | 4.46 | 3.84 | $3.46 | 3.02 | 3.84 | |
| AAAAG502Y15 | 2 Y | 15 – 18″ |
| 5.19 | 3.33 | 4.57 | 3.95 | $3.57 | 3.13 | 3.95 | |
Plug+1 Husky Bare Root
| Item # | Age | Height | Available | 50 | 100 | 250 | 500 | 1000 | 2500 | 5000 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAAHX06 | 2 Y | 6 – 9″ |
| 4.57 | 2.63 | 3.88 | 3.43 | $2.95 | 2.40 | 3.43 | |
| AAAHX09 | 2 Y | 9 – 12″ |
| 4.68 | 2.74 | 3.99 | 3.54 | $3.06 | 2.51 | 3.54 | |
| AAAHX12 | 2 Y | 12 – 15″ |
| 4.79 | 2.85 | 4.10 | 3.65 | $3.17 | 2.62 | 3.65 | |
| AAAHX15 | 2 Y | 15 – 18″ |
| 4.90 | 2.96 | 4.21 | 3.76 | $3.28 | 2.73 | 3.76 | |
| AAAHX18 | 2 Y | 18 – 24″ |
| 5.01 | 3.07 | 4.32 | 3.87 | $3.39 | 2.84 | 3.87 | |
Plastic Gallon
| Item # | Age | Height | Available | 50 | 100 | 250 | 500 | 1000 | 2500 | 5000 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAAPL1Y12 | 2 Y | 12 – 15″ |
| 6.35 | 5.08 | 5.72 | 5.40 | $5.55 | 4.95 | 5.40 | |
Plastic 3 Gallon
| Item # | Age | Height | Available | 50 | 100 | 250 | 500 | 1000 | 2500 | 5000 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAA3G1Y18 | 3 Y | 18-ai-24a%e2%89%a5 |
| 17.00 | 17.00 | 17.00 | 17.00 | 0.00 | 17.00 | 17.00 | |
| AAA3G1Y24 | 3 Y | 24-ai-36a%e2%89%a5 |
| 17.00 | 17.00 | 17.00 | 17.00 | 0.00 | 17.00 | 17.00 | |
| AAA3G1Y36 | 3 Y | 36 – 48″ |
| 17.00 | 17.00 | 17.00 | 17.00 | 0.00 | 17.00 | 17.00 | |
| AAA3G2Y24 | 4 Y | 24 – 36″ |
| 17.00 | 17.00 | 17.00 | 17.00 | 0.00 | 17.00 | 17.00 | |
| AAA3G2Y36 | 4 Y | 36 – 48″ |
| 17.00 | 17.00 | 17.00 | 17.00 | 17.00 | 17.00 | 17.00 | |
Plantable Peat Quart
| Item # | Age | Height | Available | 50 | 100 | 250 | 500 | 1000 | 2500 | 5000 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAAPQ1Y09 | 2 Y | 9 – 12″ |
| 5.16 | 3.74 | 4.52 | 4.19 | $4.10 | 3.61 | 4.19 | |
Notes
American Arborvitae ‘Affinity’ is typically referred to as ‘White Cedar’. Please note that extracts from this tree are not edible.
Uses
The American Arborvitae ‘Affinity’ tree is often used for landscaping, hedging, privacy screens. Its wood is commonly used for fence posts, boxes, cups, furniture, and other items. Its bark can also be prepared into tea as it is packed with vitamin C.
Wildlife Value
This tree is known for providing shelter and nesting areas for several wild animals.
History & Lore
The American Arborvitae ‘Affinity’ tree was one of the first North American trees introduced into Europe. Eventually, French explorers discovered this tree and proceeded to grow it in Paris in 1536.
Hardiness Zones
2-8
Tree Type
Conifer
Tree Subtype
Arborvitae
Mature Height
60'
Mature Spread
10'
Growth Rate
Medium
Seed Source
Michigan
Sun Preference
Full sun
Soil PH Range
6.0-8.0
Soil Preference
Moist well drained soil or loam
Tolerant
Minimal drought
Intolerant
Extreme heat
Diseases
Spider mites, bagworm
Pests
Spider mites, bagworm
