Taxonomy

Division:

Coniferophyta | - Conifers

Family:

Cupressaceae

Genus:

Thuja

Species:

Thuja standishii

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

3000 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:

★★★★☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Fragrant:

Yes

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

30–90 days

Notes:

Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 30–60 days to break dormancy; sow in well-drained seedbed.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash