Thuja occidentalis 'Mossy'

Also Known As

Mossy Dwarf Eastern Arborvitae

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 12"
W: 24"

planting zones

3a-9b

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Thuja occidentalis 'Mossy' plant details

Thuja occidentalis 'Mossy' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Thuja occidentalis 'Mossy'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 24 IN wide, 12 IN tall
Uses: container plant, trough garden, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Thuja occidentalis 'Mossy'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A dwarf, stringy, green type of Eastern Arborvitae. Looks like a little clump of moss with tentacles. A sea urchin if you will. Leaves are a grey-green.Use as a ground cover. Found by Leo Gambradella at Northern Pacific Nursery in Albany, Oregon.

By: Conifer Kingdom

A dwarf thin needle Eastern Arborvitae. This evergreen conifer Looks like a little clump of moss with tentacles. Almost like a sea urchin. Grey-green foliage.