Hetz Midget Arborvitae
Thuja occidentalis (THU-ya ock-sih-den-TAH-liss)
'Hetz Midget' arborvitae is a woody, needled evergreen shrub in the cypress family (Cupressaceae). It is a cultivar of the American arborvitae. It is widely adaptable to a variety of soil types and is drought and alkaline-soil tolerant. It does not tolerate dry or exposed, windy sites. It grows well in full sun or partial shade. Avoid full shade, though, or the foliage will thin out dramatically. The form is more globose than conical, usually single-trunked, and it slowly reaches 3 to 4 feet tall and slightly wider in diameter. The scale-like foliage is arranged in dense, flat, layered sprays. Its size and naturally rounded form make it ideal for a small space, foundation planting, border, low hedge, cottage, or rock garden. It can also be used as a specimen or in a container to accent a lawn, patio, or pool hardscape. It is tolerant of urban conditions. Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: Damage from deer browsing can be a serious problem. Leaf miners may damage leaf tips. Bagworms, mealy bugs, scales, and spider mites are occasional visitors. Canker can occasionally be a problem. VIDEO Created by Elizabeth Meyer for "Trees, Shrubs and Conifers," a plant identification course developed in partnership with Longwood Gardens. More information on Thuja occidentalis .
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