Pépinière.ca | Thuja occidentalis Jantar

Latin name

Thuja occidentalis 'Jantar'

Common name

Cedar 'Jantar'

Type

Coniferous

Family

Cupressaceae

Thuja occidentalis ‘Jantar’ is a slender, dense ornamental conifer highly prized for hedges, screens, and landscape structures where strong verticality with minimal lateral spread is desired. Its bright green foliage maintains a vibrant hue year-round, offering a persistent backdrop in Quebec gardens even in winter. ‘Jantar’ combines hardiness, steady growth, and low maintenance, making it a perfect choice for alignments, living fences, privacy screens, or green focal points in residential landscaping. Its naturally conical and well-proportioned habit provides a clean and durable visual structure with minimal upkeep.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone

Zone 3 to 4 (resistant to -34°C)

Exposure

Full sun to partial shade

Watering

Moderate

Fertilization

Light spring salad

Soil type

Well-drained, tolerant

Minimum temperature

'-34°C

Blooming period

Not applicable

Flower color

Not significant

Fruiting

Discrete cones

Foliage color

Bright persistent green

Foliage type

Persistent

Shape

Conical

Height

10 ft (3 m)

Width

1.5 m (5 ft)

Growth rate

Moderate

Pets

The availability of our plants varies depending on arrivals, seasons, nursery production and supplier availability. Some varieties may be offered for a limited time only, depending on their natural cycle or current stock. These plant profiles are designed to guide and inspire you when choosing plants for the garden, landscaping projects, containers or long-lasting outdoor arrangements.