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Little Giant Dwarf Arborvitae
Thuja occidentalis 'Little Giant'
Pronunciation: THOO-yuh ok-si-den-TAY-lis
SKU #07287
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.
LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Slowly reaches 4 ft. tall and wide.
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| Bloom Time | Conifer; prized for foliage. |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Compact Form, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Very Wet Areas |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge |
| 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 Instructions | 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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| Bloom Time | Conifer; prized for foliage. |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Compact Form, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Very Wet Areas |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
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