Note - The oldest interior branchlets on arborvitae usually turn brown and fall off in autumn. Darkens or bronzes slightly in the winter. Tolerates wind once established and withstands heavy ice or snow. Winterizing: Consider applying a thick mulch around the root zone in winter to protect it in exposed locations or colder zones. Appreciates well-drained soil.įertilizing: Top dress in spring with a slow-release, balanced fertilizer. Light: Full sun (6 hrs direct light daily), Partial sun/shade (4-6 hrs light daily) Poorly drained and wet sites should be avoided. Tolerates somewhat wide range of soils and some dry conditions.
#TATER TOT ARBORVITAE HOW TO#
How To Grow Soil: Best grown in moist, fertile, well-drained soils. Uses: Specimen, rock gardens, containers. Sun exposure: Full sun (6+ hours sun) to part-sun (4-6 hours sun)įlower color: Evergreen conifer, does not flower Details Botanical name: Thuja occidentalis 'SMNTOBAB'Ĭommon name: Arborvitae, Eastern red cedar
This versatile little evergreen from Proven Winners isn’t fussy about soil and can grow well in sun or part shade. Also nice in containers, and holds on to lights very well for holiday décor. It’s perfect as a shapely specimen in your landscape, to add structure and interest to your perennial garden, or as part of your rock garden or dwarf conifer collection. More Information Description Tater Tot™ arborvitae ( Thuja occidentalis) is an irresistible dwarf conifer that you’ll want to add to your garden! It naturally grows as a cute little globe of fragrant, scalloped, evergreen foliage.
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