Thuja occidentalis 'Teddy'

Also Known As

Eastern Arborvitae
Teddy Bear Arborvitae

Plant type

conifer

size

H: 2'-4'
W: 2'-4'

planting zones

3a-7b

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Thuja occidentalis 'Teddy' plant details

Thuja occidentalis 'Teddy' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer with blue and green foliage. In spring flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Thuja occidentalis 'Teddy'

Plant type: conifer
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
Uses: dwarf

GROWING CONDITIONS for Thuja occidentalis 'Teddy'

USDA Zones: 3a - 7b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Its perfect globe (to 10-15") form and soft juvenile foliage make this delightful dwarf as lovable as a Teddy-bear and also perfect for container, edger, foundation, accent. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

A dwarf form of Eastern Arborvitae. Leaves are feathery green-gray and juvenile. Plant grows 2-4 inches a year. Very hardy plant. Good for rock gardens and troughs, but also can be used as a substitute for a boxwood hedge.

By: Maplestone Ornamentals

Thuja occidentalis 'Teddy' - A dwarf form of Eastern Arborvitae. Leaves are feathery green-gray and juvenile. Plant grows 2-4 inches a year. Very hardy plant. Good for rock gardens and troughs, but also can be used as a substitute for a boxwood hedge.

By: Kigi Nursery

An outstanding little bun a bit taller than wide, this is the only Thuja we grow that is small enough for a trough. Teddy hardly resembles a Thuja due to the extremely compact juvenile foliage.