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    Thuja occidentalis 'Little Giant'

    Also Known As

    • Little Giant Dwarf Arborvitaeiant

    Plant type

    tree, conifer

    size

    • H: 2'
    • W: 2'

    planting zones

    • 3a-8b

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    Thuja occidentalis 'Little Giant' plant details

    Thuja occidentalis 'Little Giant' is an evergreen conifer tree with green foliage. 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 'Little Giant'

    Plant type: conifer tree
    Plant family: cupressaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 2 FT wide, 2 FT tall

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Thuja occidentalis 'Little Giant'

    USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    DWARF. This is a slow growing plant with a very dense, globose form. This mighty little guy grows to 2' tall and wide, and has lovely rich green foliage.

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    Gardening facts about Thuja occidentalis 'Little Giant' plant

    How to Grow Thuja occidentalis 'Little Giant'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Thuja plicata 'Zebrina'

    aka Western Red Cedar, Zebra Giant Arbor, Zebra Red Cedar, Zebrina Western Arborvitae

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-10b

    Size

    Height: 30'-50'

    Width: 8'-20'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Thuja plicata 'Zebrina' form by Karl Gercens III
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    Thuja occidentalis 'Danica'

    aka Thuja occidentalis 'Danika', Danica Arborvitae

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    2a-8b

    Size

    Height: 1'-2'

    Width: 1'-2'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Thuja occidentalis 'Danica' foliage by Bloom River Gardens
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    Thuja occidentalis 'Emerald'

    Scientific Name: Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd'

    aka American Arborvitae, Emerald Green Arborvitae

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    3a-8b

    Size

    Height: 12'-14'

    Width: 3'-4'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Thuja occidentalis 'Emerald' by The Kinsey Family Farm
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    Thuja plicata 'Can Can'

    aka Can Can Red Cedar

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-10b

    Size

    Height: 6'-8'

    Width: 4'-5'

    • sun
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Thuja plicata 'Can Can' foliage by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Thuja occidentalis

    aka American Arborvitae, Eastern Arborvitae, Northern White Cedar

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    2a-8b

    Size

    Height: 60'

    Width: 15'

    • sun
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Thuja occidentalis form by Albert Jankowski
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