Thuja occidentalis Little Giant
$72.99
Thuja occidentalis Little Giant forms a dense, slow-growing globe of green evergreen foliage for foundations, containers, and low hedges.
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Description
Thuja occidentalis Little Giant forms a dense, slow-growing globe of medium-green evergreen foliage. Its neat round outline and compact presence bring year-round structure to foundations, borders, patio containers, and low hedges.
Mature plants reach about 4 to 6 feet tall and wide. The foliage holds its rich green color through winter, while the naturally rounded framework stays useful as a single accent or within a mixed planting.
Grow it outdoors in full sun to partial shade in enriched, evenly moist, well-drained loam. Avoid dry soil and harsh winds. Water deeply during the first growing season, fertilize in early spring, and prune annually only when shaping is desired. The foliage is toxic, and the plant can irritate skin.
Additional information
| Height | 120 cm – 185 cm |
|---|---|
| Spread | 120 cm – 185 cm |
| Synonyms | Thuja occidentalis 'Little Giant', TREES & SHRUBS |
| Family | Cupressaceae |
| Pests | Leaf miners, bagworms, mealybugs, scales, and spider mites may occur. |
| Diseases | Canker may occasionally occur. |
| Pruning | Prune annually to shape if desired. |
| Hazardous information | Foliage is toxic, and the plant can irritate skin. |
| Hazardous | yes |
| Variegated | unknown |
| Watering instructions | Keep soil evenly moist; water deeply during the first growing season. |
| Sunlight instructions | Grow in full sun to partial shade; give afternoon shade in hot regions. |
| Aspect | East, South, West |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Habit | Compact |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained |
| Ph | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Shape | Round |
| Suggest planting location | Patio and container use, Hedges and screening plants, Garden edging and borders |
| Type | Conifer |
| Use for | Hedge, Foundation Planting, Container Planting |
| Years to max height | 10 |
| Drought resistance | no |
| Cultivation | |
| Soil | Loam |
| Local names | Little Giant American Arborvitae, Little Giant Dwarf Arborvitae, Little Giant Arborvitae |
| Blomidon Item No | MO23013388, THUOCLG0002G, THUOCLG0005G, THUOCLG403G |
| Usps | A dense green globe holds its rich color through winter., Use its compact evergreen form in foundations, containers, or hedges. |