Sherwood Moss Arborvitae
Thuja occidentalis 'Sherwood Moss'
Pronunciation: THOO-yuh ok-si-den-TAY-lis
SKU #01522
| Description | This beautiful dwarf evergreen conifer grows into a low conical form reaching just four to six feet tall. A handsome, hardy main attraction for smaller gardens, useful as a low hedge or accent in front of larger shrubs or trees with dark green leaves. Soft bright green young foliage emerges continually and in winter takes on a bronze to purple hue. |
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| Light | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Watering | Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry. |
| Blooms | Conifer; prized for foliage. |
| Mature Size | Grows 6 in. or less per year, eventually to 4-6 ft. tall, 3 ft. wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Hedge |
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| Design Ideas | Plant a low, informal border hedge to divide parts of the garden or between properties where it will partition without blocking views. It also makes a fine accent in rock gardens or at the base of an arbor or gate. |
| Foliage Color | Light Green |
| Companion Plants | Smoke Tree (Cotinus); Spirea (Spiraea); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Rose (Rosa); Daylily (Hemerocallis) |
| Care | Best in acidic to neutral soils with even moisture. Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Protect from harsh sun and winter winds and prolonged drought. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-8
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