{"product_id":"thuja-dark-green","title":"Thuja Dark Green","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThuja Dark Green\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eThuja occidentalis 'Dark Green'\u003c\/em\u003e) — A classic pyramidal evergreen with rich dark green foliage that holds its color through winter, widely used for privacy hedges, screens, and windbreaks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thuja occidentalis 'Dark Green' (Nigra type)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12–20 ft tall × 5–8 ft wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate (1–2 ft per year)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Insignificant (grown for foliage and form)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen — dense, dark green year-round (no winter browning)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained; tolerates clay and alkaline soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e USDA 3–7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Thuja Dark Green?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintains dark green color through winter — no browning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDense growth creates a solid privacy screen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWind-resistant and cold hardy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic, reliable hedge plant used for decades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in full sun for densest growth. Space 3–4 feet apart for a solid hedge. Water regularly during establishment. Prune lightly in spring and summer to maintain shape — avoid cutting into old wood. Protect from road salt spray.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Michaels Nursery","offers":[{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":44678313476282,"sku":"PLTTHJDARKGRN03G","price":68.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0008\/5278\/7259\/files\/IMG_7159.jpg?v=1741708704","url":"https:\/\/michaelsnursery.com\/products\/thuja-dark-green","provider":"michaelsnursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}