First Editions® Technito® Arborvitae
Thuja occidentalis 'BailJohn'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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
First Editions® Technito® Arborvitae highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Growth RateMedium
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Growing Zones 3-7
Versatile Symmetrical First Editions® Technito® Arborvitae!
- Attractive Dark-Green Evergreen!
- Fantastic Fluffy Shrub
- Naturally Rounded & Symmetrical Pyramid
- Easy Care Privacy
- Popular Low-Maintenance Hedges
- Full Sun Loving
- Year-Round Presence
- Very Cold Hardy
- Minimal Shearing Required
- Compact & Cold Hardy
- Excellent Accent Plant & Specimen
The First Editions® Technito® Arborvitae PP#15,850 (Thuja occidentalis 'BailJohn'), has the attractive dark green foliage of Techny, and retains its color through winter just as well!
This cultivar, being noticeably denser, is an improvement because it will require less shearing! Naturally soft and fluffy, these symmetrical and rounded pyramidal shrubs are fantastic formal and informal landscape workhorses!
It forms a compact pyramidal outline and is one of the most popular evergreens used in urban landscapes for privacy and windbreaks!
How to Use First Editions® Technito® Arborvitae In The Landscape
The reason for Arborvitae's popularity probably lies in their versatility. Whether used for screening or as a specimen, there is an arborvitae cultivar in just the right size or shape for almost every yard.
Tolerant of urban and city conditions, these modest-sized shrubs fit into most smaller urban lots as well! Not taking up much space, they're easy to grow, tolerant landscape backbones!
Use for privacy and hedges, property defining borders, provide evergreen backdrops to your garden plantings, or four-season greenery along your foundation, all benefit from the curb appeal boosting Technito®!
Looking lovely along a fence to enhance (or hide) the view! Fringe a ring of these around your seating areas, firepits, pergolas, or garden swing to create an outdoor space you can’t wait to get lost in! Thick privacy and relaxing textures whisk the rest of the world away.
Technito® Arborvitae is an attractive low-maintenance shrub that is a fantastic vertical accent in the landscape!
#ProPlantTips For Care
Easy to grow, Arborvitae does best in full sun and moist to well-drained soils of almost any type. This evergreen tolerates partly shaded locations but the foliage may not be as full and dense.
Shearing is not required but if you wish to, these don't mind being trimmed or shaped as needed. Hardy in USDA zones 3-7, these are cold-resistant shrubs!
These also benefit from some protection from cold, dry winter winds. Planting by a fence line or closer to your home in these conditions will keep them looking their best.
A generous layer of mulch helps retain soil moisture as well as insulate the root system from heat and chill.
If puddles remain on your soil after a rain or watering, consider elevating the planting area. Add 18 - 24 inches of soil above the native soil line and plant your tree directly in that mound.
Use the "Finger Test" by sticking your finger into the soil near the roots to the second knuckle. If it's moist, skip watering that day. If dry, a nice long drink is best.
First Editions® Technito® Arborvitae is one of the most versatile evergreens out there! Order yours today at Nature Hills Nursery!
