Nigra Arborvitae

Thuja occidentalis 'Nigra'

$139⁹⁹

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Understanding Plant Options

Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:

Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements

Container Plant Sizes

Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.

Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2" x 2" x 3"	0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts	0.20 - 0.23 dry liters
4" Container	0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts	0.35 - 0.96 dry liters
4.5" Container	0.65 dry quarts	0.72 dry liters
6" Container	1.4 dry quarts	1.59 dry liters
1 Quart	1 dry quart	1.1 dry liters
5.5" Container	1.89 dry quarts	2.08 dry liters

Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2 Quart	2 dry quarts	2.2 dry liters
#1 Container	2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts	2.49 - 4.11 dry liters
5" x 5" x 12"	3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts	3.85 - 4.74 dry liters

Mature Plants (2-4 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#2 Container	1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons	5.24 - 7.75 dry liters
#3 Container	2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons	8.14 - 12.16 dry liters

Large Plants (3-5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#5 Container	2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons	12.86 - 20.35 dry liters
#6 Container	5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons	23.12 - 26.42 dry liters
#7 Container	5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons	26.34 - 28.76 dry liters

Bare Root Plants

Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.

Common Sizes:

Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet

Important Notes

Container Volume Specifications

Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents

Growing Conditions

Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment

Seasonal Availability

Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
Container plants are available throughout the growing season
Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes

Questions?

For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.

Plant Highlights

Nigra Arborvitae highlights at a glance!

Specifications

Brand

Nature Hills' Choice
Botanical Name

Thuja occidentalis 'Nigra'
Growing Zones

3-7
Mature Height

20 - 30 feet
Mature Spread

4 - 10 feet
Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Soil

Widely Adaptable
Growth Rate

Medium
Flower Color

Dark Green
Fall Color

Green
Pollinator Friendly

No
Pollinator Required

No

Growing Zones 3-7

Find Your Growing Zone!

A Great Privacy Tree That Stays Dark Green All Winter

The Nigra Arborvitae, also known as the 'Dark Green' Arborvitae, is a hardy, low maintenance tree. It's a great choice as a privacy screen, and perfect as a hedge or natural fence.

It is one of the best varieties for cold climates. Unlike some evergreens, 'Nigra' will keep its dark green color all winter long.

Scale-like leaves are ovate, mid to dark-green on top, lighter beneath. Females bear small cones with a small terminal hook on each scale. The Nigra has good disease and insect resistance.

This low maintenance arborvitae needs full sun to partial shade and prefers sandy loam to clay loam. Useful as a specimen, accent, windscreen, or commonly used in foundation plantings.

This low-maintenance tree is a popular landscaping tree. It makes one of the finest year-round hedges that form a natural fence around your home. Very hardy, very green, and very dense!

Cold climate tree
Disease and insect resistance
Year round interest

Natural looking hedge

Your description says it correctly: Very hardy, very green, and very dense. We are very happy with this shapely tree.

Dear Manny,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful experience with the Nigra Arborvitae! We’re thrilled to hear that the tree has lived up to its reputation of being hardy, vibrant, and dense, and that it adds such a shapely touch to your landscape. It’s always rewarding to know our plants thrive and delight our customers!

If you’re ever interested in tips on maintaining the perfect shape or ensuring year-round health, trimming lightly in late spring and providing deep watering during dry spells can be especially helpful for Arborvitae. And should you have any questions in the future or want tailored care advice, don’t hesitate to reach out—our team is here for you.

Wishing you happy planting,
The Nature Hills Plant Experts

Natural looking hedge

Your description says it correctly: Very hardy, very green, and very dense. We are very happy with this shapely tree.

Hi Manny,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with the Nigra Arborvitae! We're delighted to hear that it’s living up to our description and adding that hardy, green, and dense charm to your space. It sounds like your tree is flourishing beautifully and bringing that natural hedge look you hoped for.

If you’re ever curious about tips on pruning to maintain its shapely form or care advice to keep it vibrant year-round, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re always here to support your planting journey.

Rooting for your garden’s success,
Your Nature Hills Plant Care Team

Showed up in good shape - looks great

Showed up in good shape - looks great

Hi Fred,

Thank you so much for sharing your feedback! We’re delighted to hear your Nigra Arborvitae arrived in great shape and is looking fantastic. It’s always wonderful to know our plants make a strong start in your garden.

To help your arborvitae thrive even more, make sure it’s planted in well-draining soil with plenty of sunlight, and keep it regularly watered, especially during the first few months. If you’re ever curious about pruning tips or pest management, feel free to reach out—we’re here to support you every step of the way.

Bloom on,
The Nature Hills Plant Knowledge Team

Showed up in good shape - looks great

Showed up in good shape - looks great

Hi Fred,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback! We’re delighted to hear that your Nigra Arborvitae arrived in great shape and looks fantastic—nothing makes us happier than knowing your new plant is thriving right from the start.

If you have any questions about care as it settles in—whether it’s watering tips, soil preferences, or pruning advice—please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re always here to help you nurture your plants into their full, beautiful potential.