Thuja Arborvitae Little Giant
Mature Height: 4-5ft
Mature Width: 3-4ft
Exposure: Full Sun
Hardness Zone: 3-8
Arborvitae 'Little Giant' (Thuja Occidentalis) is a popular choice for its compact size, rounded shape, and low maintenance requirements, making it an excellent option for adding evergreen interest to small gardens, borders, or container plantings.
Appearance: 'Little Giant' has soft, scale-like foliage arranged in flattened sprays. The foliage is bright green in color, providing year-round interest in the landscape.
Growth Rate: This cultivar has a slow to moderate growth rate, adding only a few inches in height per year. Its compact size and slow growth make it an ideal choice for smaller gardens, containers, or as a low hedge.
Hardiness: 'Little Giant' is adaptable to various soil types and pH levels, thriving in full sun to partial shade. It is also known for its excellent tolerance to heat, cold, drought, and urban pollution, making it suitable for a wide range of climates and planting locations.
Maintenance: This cultivar requires minimal maintenance once established. Regular watering during its initial establishment period is important, but it becomes drought-tolerant once rooted. Pruning is rarely necessary, but occasional trimming to maintain its shape may be desired.
Landscaping Uses: Due to its compact size and rounded form, 'Little Giant' is often used as a low hedge, border plant, or specimen in smaller gardens. It can also be planted in containers on patios or near entryways to add greenery and structure to outdoor spaces. Its small size makes it versatile for various landscaping applications where space is limited.
Pest and Disease Resistance: 'Little Giant' is relatively resistant to common pests and diseases that affect other arborvitae varieties. However, it may still be susceptible to issues such as spider mites, scale insects, or certain fungal diseases if conditions are unfavorable.
Mature Height: 4-5ft
Mature Width: 3-4ft
Exposure: Full Sun
Hardness Zone: 3-8
Arborvitae 'Little Giant' (Thuja Occidentalis) is a popular choice for its compact size, rounded shape, and low maintenance requirements, making it an excellent option for adding evergreen interest to small gardens, borders, or container plantings.
Appearance: 'Little Giant' has soft, scale-like foliage arranged in flattened sprays. The foliage is bright green in color, providing year-round interest in the landscape.
Growth Rate: This cultivar has a slow to moderate growth rate, adding only a few inches in height per year. Its compact size and slow growth make it an ideal choice for smaller gardens, containers, or as a low hedge.
Hardiness: 'Little Giant' is adaptable to various soil types and pH levels, thriving in full sun to partial shade. It is also known for its excellent tolerance to heat, cold, drought, and urban pollution, making it suitable for a wide range of climates and planting locations.
Maintenance: This cultivar requires minimal maintenance once established. Regular watering during its initial establishment period is important, but it becomes drought-tolerant once rooted. Pruning is rarely necessary, but occasional trimming to maintain its shape may be desired.
Landscaping Uses: Due to its compact size and rounded form, 'Little Giant' is often used as a low hedge, border plant, or specimen in smaller gardens. It can also be planted in containers on patios or near entryways to add greenery and structure to outdoor spaces. Its small size makes it versatile for various landscaping applications where space is limited.
Pest and Disease Resistance: 'Little Giant' is relatively resistant to common pests and diseases that affect other arborvitae varieties. However, it may still be susceptible to issues such as spider mites, scale insects, or certain fungal diseases if conditions are unfavorable.
Mature Height: 4-5ft
Mature Width: 3-4ft
Exposure: Full Sun
Hardness Zone: 3-8
Arborvitae 'Little Giant' (Thuja Occidentalis) is a popular choice for its compact size, rounded shape, and low maintenance requirements, making it an excellent option for adding evergreen interest to small gardens, borders, or container plantings.
Appearance: 'Little Giant' has soft, scale-like foliage arranged in flattened sprays. The foliage is bright green in color, providing year-round interest in the landscape.
Growth Rate: This cultivar has a slow to moderate growth rate, adding only a few inches in height per year. Its compact size and slow growth make it an ideal choice for smaller gardens, containers, or as a low hedge.
Hardiness: 'Little Giant' is adaptable to various soil types and pH levels, thriving in full sun to partial shade. It is also known for its excellent tolerance to heat, cold, drought, and urban pollution, making it suitable for a wide range of climates and planting locations.
Maintenance: This cultivar requires minimal maintenance once established. Regular watering during its initial establishment period is important, but it becomes drought-tolerant once rooted. Pruning is rarely necessary, but occasional trimming to maintain its shape may be desired.
Landscaping Uses: Due to its compact size and rounded form, 'Little Giant' is often used as a low hedge, border plant, or specimen in smaller gardens. It can also be planted in containers on patios or near entryways to add greenery and structure to outdoor spaces. Its small size makes it versatile for various landscaping applications where space is limited.
Pest and Disease Resistance: 'Little Giant' is relatively resistant to common pests and diseases that affect other arborvitae varieties. However, it may still be susceptible to issues such as spider mites, scale insects, or certain fungal diseases if conditions are unfavorable.