Little Giant Dwarf Arborvitae
Thuja occidentalis 'Little Giant'
Pronunciation: THOO-yuh ok-si-den-TAY-lis
SKU #07287
| Description | This small, globe-shaped, evergreen shrub is a very versatile and useful plant, noted for holding its color well, even through the winter months. The rich green foliage and small form make this a wonderful foundation plant, specimen, or hedge. |
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| Light | Full sun |
| Watering | Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry. |
| Blooms | Conifer; prized for foliage. |
| Mature Size | Slowly reaches 4 ft. tall and wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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| Special Features | Compact Form, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Very Wet Areas |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge |
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| Design Ideas | The neat round shape of this evergreen makes it easy to use in the garden as a single accent at the corner of the house, bottom of the drive or on either side of the front door. It can also be used to good effect in mixed plantings, as it has a substantial, though small, presence. |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Smoke Tree (Cotinus); Spirea (Spiraea); Rose (Rosa); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Daylily (Hemerocallis) |
| Care | Thrives in enriched, evenly moist, loamy, well-drained soils; dislikes dry conditions. Provide afternoon shade in hot summer regions and protect from harsh winds. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Fertilize in early spring. May be pruned annually to shape. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 3-8
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 5
Good to grow!
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Billings Hardware 3175 Grand Avenue
Billings, Montana 59102 -
Lowe's 2717 King Avenue West
Billings, Montana 59102-6429 -
Evergreen Ace Hardware 1540 13th Street W.
Billings, Montana 59102
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