arborvitae
noun
ar·bor·vi·tae
ˌär-bər-ˈvī-tē 
: any of various evergreen trees and shrubs (especially genus Thuja) of the cypress family that usually have closely overlapping or compressed scale leaves and are often grown for ornament and in hedges
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The defendant also is accused of building an RV carport that juts onto church property, and in doing so killed the arborvitae that are planted along the fence line.
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Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 30 May 2025
Hartford Courant Rhododendrons and ‘Green Giant’ arborvitae seemed to suffer the most damage followed by cherry laurels and hollies.
—Pamm Cooper, Hartford Courant, 10 May 2025
In contrast, ‘Green Giant’ arborvitaes suddenly showed symptoms after warm weather began this spring.
—Pamm Cooper, Hartford Courant, 10 May 2025
In addition, some arborvitae will be planted along the chain link fence for an additional buffer.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
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Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 30 May 2025
Hartford Courant Rhododendrons and ‘Green Giant’ arborvitae seemed to suffer the most damage followed by cherry laurels and hollies.
—Pamm Cooper, Hartford Courant, 10 May 2025
In contrast, ‘Green Giant’ arborvitaes suddenly showed symptoms after warm weather began this spring.
—Pamm Cooper, Hartford Courant, 10 May 2025
In addition, some arborvitae will be planted along the chain link fence for an additional buffer.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
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“Arborvitae.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arborvitae. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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arborvitae
noun
ar·bor·vi·tae
ˌär-bər-ˈvīt-ē
: any of various evergreen trees and shrubs with closely overlapping scalelike leaves that are often grown for ornament and hedges
Etymology
modern Latin arbor vitae, literally "tree of life"
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