<i>Thuja </i>plant named ‘TPMTF’

Abstract

A new and distinct Thuja cultivar named ‘TPMTF’ is disclosed, characterized by dark green foliage on dense plants with upswept branches. Plants have been observed to tolerate high temperatures in the Southern United States. The new cultivar is a Thuja, suitable for ornamental garden purposes.

Claims

1. A new and distinct cultivar of Thuja plant named ‘TPMTF’ as herein illustrated and described.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PHOTOGRAPHS

(1) The accompanying photograph in FIG. 1 illustrates in full color typical plants of ‘TPMTF’ grown outdoors in Washington, Ga. The plants are approximately 2 to 3 years old, shown growing in the ground.

(2) FIG. 2 illustrates a row of plants of the new variety, with a plant of the parent variety growing at the front of the row. Plants are the same age, with the parent variety significantly larger at the same age (2 to 3 years).

(3) FIG. 3 shows a close up of typical foliage of the new variety (bottom of figure), and foliage of the parent variety (top of figure).

(4) The photographs were taken using conventional techniques and although colors may appear different from actual colors due to light reflectance it is as accurate as possible by conventional photographic techniques.

DETAILED BOTANICAL DESCRIPTION

(5) In the following description, color references are made to The Royal Horticultural Society Colour Chart 2007 except where general terms of ordinary dictionary significance are used. The following observations and measurements describe ‘TPMTF’ plants grown outdoors in Loganville, Ga. Plants are approximately 2-3 years old, in a 3 gallon nursery container. Measurements and numerical values represent averages of typical plant types. Botanical classification: Thuja plicata x standishii ‘TPMTF’.

PROPAGATION

(6) Time to rooting: 60 to 90 days at approximately 40-50° F. Root description: Thick to fine, fibrous and fleshy, moderate branching. Colored white to tan, not accurately measured with the RHS chart.

PLANT

(7) Growth habit: Upright, with upswept branches, overall narrow obovate. Height: 150 cm. Plant spread: 60 cm. Typical growth rate: Moderate. Pinching required: Some pinching encourages better branching. Branching habit: Occurring from center, upswept, acute. Length of lateral branches: 30 cm. Average number of lateral branches: 25-50. Diameter of lateral branches: 8 mm. Lateral branch color: Brown N200B. Lateral branch strength: Strong. Internode length: 1 cm, on average.

FOLIAGE

(8) Leaf: Arrangement.—Alternate, scales. Shape.—Scale-like. Average length.—5 mm. Average width.—1 mm. Apex.—Acuminate. Base.—Truncate. Margin.—Entire. Texture of top surface.—Glabrous. Texture of bottom surface.—Glabrous. Color.—Young foliage upper side: Near RHS Green 143C flushed Yellow-Green N144B. Young foliage under side: Near RHS Green 143C flushed Yellow-Green N144B. Mature foliage upper side: Near RHS Green 139A. Mature foliage under side: Near RHS Green 137A. Venation.—Indistinguishable from leaf blade. Fragrance.—Cedarlike.

FLOWER

(9) Flowering not observed.

OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

(10) Disease and pest resistance: Deer resistant. No other resistance nor susceptibility observed. Drought tolerance: No tolerance for drought observed. Thuja plicata can be moderately drought tolerance once established. Temperature tolerance: USDA Zones 5-9.