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Thuja occidentalis 'Enlightened'
Botanical Name
Thuja occidentalis 'Enlightened'
Common Name
American Arborvitae
Family
Cupressaceae
Garden(s):
Thuja occidentalis 'Enlightened' was introduced by Dr. Clark West of Cincinnati, OH. He collected seeds from Thuja occidentalis 'Marissen's Sulphur' during a trip to England and selected 'Enlightened' from among those that germinated. Terri Park of Carmel, IN is responsible for naming and officially registering the cultivar with the Royal Horticultural Society.
It is an evergreen conifer that can grow to be about twelve feet tall to eight feet wide. It is hardy in USDA Zones 4 - 8 (at least), as we have observed it surviving without any problems at Brookgreen Gardens over the last several years. It has been our experience to have it in full sun, but we also believe it would do well in filtered or part shade.
This cultivar is known for its mint-green coloration with a lighter cream variegation.
Gardens
Poetry Garden
Research
USDA Zone
4-8
Leaves
Evergreen
Stems
Woody
Hardiness
Hardy
Longevity
Perennial
Genus
Thuja
Specific Epithet
occidentalis
Cultivar Name
Enlightened
Interspecific Hybrid Flag
No
Reference:
RHS
MOBOT
AmerConSoc
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Thuja occidentalis 'Enlightened' young habit
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Thuja occidentalis 'Enlightened' foliage
Hours
Hours: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM | Daily
Extended Dining Hours (members only): Wednesdays & Saturdays | 5:00PM - 8:00PM | Gardens and exhibits will be closed, Harvest Restaurant will be open for members with reservations only
Gates close at 4:30 PM. For their safety and the safety of our animal collection, pets are not allowed, nor can they be left in vehicles inside Brookgreen. Service animals that have received special training to assist disabled persons are welcome.
Tickets
Daily General Admission Tickets for 7 consecutive days
Children 3 and under: Free
Children 4-12: $12
Adults 13-64: $22
Seniors 65 & Over: $20
Location
1931 Brookgreen Drive
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
Off US Highway 17 Bypass, between Murrells Inlet and Pawleys Island on South Carolina's Hammock Coast
843-235-6000
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