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Thuja occidentalis Little Giant

Little Giant Cedar (Little Giant Arborvitae): Patent COPF

The gray-green foliage on this compact, globe-shaped, hardy plant makes a great accent for foundation plantings, as a specimen, or a hedge. The foliage colour holds well into the winter.

  • »  Dwarf cultivar with a dense, rounded to oval habit
  • »  Light, gray-green foliage grows densely in vertical sprays
  • »  Turns a pale green colour in the winter
  • »  Good as a foundation or group
  • »  Low tolerance of dry or drought conditions

3gal
$54.75
5gal Low Inventory
$69.00
7gal Low Inventory
$114.00
  • Category:Evergreens
  • Hardiness Zone:3
  • Height:90-100 cm
  • Spread:90-100 cm
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Wet Soils
• Moist to Average
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Slow
Attributes
• Evergreen
• Low Maintenance
Habit
• Compact
• Dwarf
• Globe
• Oval
Foliage Color
• Gray
• Green
Landscape uses
• Border/edging
• Foundation planting
• Hedge
• Topiary
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Thuja occidentalis 'Little Giant'

Deer find the soft, evergreen foliage very attractive for winter food and will rapidly strip plant.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Thuja occidentalis 'Little Giant'

A versatile evergreen can tolerate heavy pruning to create geometrical shapes in any formal, landscape setting. Protection (burlap wrap) from drying, winter winds is recommended in an exposed location.