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Thuja occidentalis 'Hetzi Midget'-Compact Evergreen-Ideal for Small Gardens 3 Gallon

Thuja occidentalis 'Hetzi Midget'-Compact Evergreen-Ideal for Small Gardens 3 Gallon

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Thuja occidentalis 'Hetzi Midget'

Thuja occidentalis 'Hetzi Midget'

Description

Thuja occidentalis 'Hetzi Midget' is a compact, dwarf evergreen shrub known for its dense, globe-like shape and vibrant green foliage. This plant is perfect for small gardens, borders, or as a low hedge, providing year-round interest with minimal maintenance.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for foundation plantings, rock gardens, and as accent plants in mixed borders. Suitable for container gardening and can be used to create low hedges or as a specimen plant in small spaces.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Thuja occidentalis 'Hetzi Midget'
  • Common Name Common Name: Hetzi Midget' American Arborvitae
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: 3-4 feet tall and wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 3-7
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Evergreen
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Non-flowering
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Slow
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: No
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic to pets
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Other dwarf conifers, perennials, and shrubs

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil, spacing plants 3-4 feet apart
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist, especially during establishment
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers loamy, well-drained soil
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates average humidity levels
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Minimal pruning required, shape in early spring if necessary
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch base to protect roots in colder climates
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the nursery container
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer
  • Special Care Special Care: Monitor for spider mites and bagworms, treat as needed
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