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Also Known As

Thujopsis dolabrata 'Compacta'
Thujopsis dolobrata 'Compacta'
Thujopsis dolobrata 'Nana'
Compact False Arborvitae
Dwarf Elk Horn Cedar
Nana False Hiba Cedar

Plant type

tree, shrub, conifer

size

H: 2'-4'
W: 4'-6'

planting zones

6a-9b

6-9 inch | $36

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Fewer than 15 at Bloom River Gardens

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Fewer than 20 at Conifer Kingdom

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Thujopsis dolabrata 'Nana' plant details

Thujopsis dolabrata 'Nana' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub or tree with bronze, chartreuse and green foliage. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Thujopsis dolabrata 'Nana'

Plant type: conifer shrub or tree
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen bronze, chartreuse and green
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
Uses: border plant, container plant, rock garden, textural, winter interest, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Thujopsis dolabrata 'Nana'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: deer, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Slow growing evergreen conifer with foliage comprised of flattened, overlapping scales, resembling antlers. In 10 years, maybe a 4’ shrub. Excellent container selection! Thrives in most soils with decent drainage and sun to part shade, regular water. It has a very pleasing layered form that sometimes takes on orangey hues and tends to be symmetrical (I have never pruned mine except to take cuttings to make it available to you!). These are grown on their own roots (not grafted). A neat and tidy shrub for neat and tidy gardeners.

By: Secret Garden Growers

Coarse, contorted yellow-green foliage picks up bronzy tones in the winter. In 10 years growth is 2 feet high and 4 feet across. Very symmetrical.

By: Bloom River Gardens

A choice dwarf, flat-topped and bright, that forms a wide-spreading bush and "seems indestructibly hardy" (Welch). Sun/Med

By: Forestfarm

Wonderful texture and color for shade. Deep woods shade, black shade, front porch shade. SLOW growing, and beautiful every day.

By: Specialty Ornamentals

DWARF. This small shrub forms a dense, broad flat bush, with scale like overlapping foliage. Very unique!

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

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Gardening facts about Thujopsis dolabrata 'Nana' plant

How to Grow Thujopsis dolabrata 'Nana'

Sun Exposure
- sun - shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant