| American Arborvitae: The American Arborvitae, Thuja occidentalis, is a conifer evergreen tree that is widely used as an accent tree or as a privacy hedge tree. American Arborvitae trees have a broad pyramidal shape with erect branches that are dense and crowded together.  The leaf color is bright green above and pale green below and they may turn a yellow brown is some winters.  When established it can stand considerable heat and drought. It may be sheared and shaped to fit into most every landscaping need. |