Thuja occidentalis 'Little Giant'
Globe Arborvitae
- Fan like foliage fronds
- Dense, globe shaped evergreen
- Slow grower
- Nice in small landscapes
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers average to fertile, medium moisture, neutral to alkaline, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Tolerates quite a wide range of soil conditions. Light afternoon shade is beneficial in hot summer climates. Avoid full shade and exposed, windy sites. Feed yearly in spring with an organic fertilizer. Little to no pruning may be necessary but can be done in early spring before new growth emerges. Keep watered after pruning.
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Focal Point
- Border or Bed
- Cold Tolerant
- Specimen
- Mass Planting
- Evergreen
- Container
- Low Maintenance
- Great Foliage
- Garden
- Drought Tolerant
- Heat Tolerant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Upright
- Mounding
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
- Spring
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Winter
- Fall
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Songbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Thuja
Common Name: Arborvitae
Evergreen shrub with a compact, low-growing or tall, dense, upright habit. Foliage is scale-like, aromatic, and yellow-green to green in flattened sprays with red-brown bark that exfoliates in mature plants. Small, reddish, yellowish or brown pollen cones open in early spring to early summer and are followed by brown seed cones in late summer to fall. Great for privacy screens, foundation plantings, borders and as a specimen.