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- Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 2 Feet
- Mature Spread 2 - 3 Feet
- Growing Zones 3 - 8
If you are looking for a dwarf evergreen shrub to add some winter interest to the garden, the Hetz Midget Arborvitae could just be perfect. Botanically named Thuja occidentalis 'Hetz Midget', this dwarf conifer forms a compact mound of green, scale-like foliage up to two feet tall. Although slow growing, it can be grown either as a specimen or in a group. Being evergreen, this small shrub will provide excellent texture and form when the rest of the garden is sleeping over the winter.
As a member of the cypress family, the Hetz Midget Arborvitae is native to the Northeast and suitable for growing in zones 3 to 8. It can cope with dry spells but needs frequent watering until it is firmly established, which can take some time. Being fairly pollution tolerant, it is a good choice for urban gardens. Widely used by landscapers, it is excellent for providing structure, repetition and greenery.
Hetz Midget Arborvitae Care
With the ability to tolerate most soils, Hertz Midget is an adaptable shrub, although free-draining soil is key. The Hetz Midget Arborvitae is tough and can cope with an exposed site that is either in full sun or partial shade. Although not strictly necessary, an all-purpose, slow-release fertilizer can be applied in spring to give this shrub a boost.
The Hetz Midget Arborvitae is wonderfully low maintenance and only requires limited pruning. A light shearing can be performed in late winter, merely to help keep it to size and shape if required. When container grown, this shrub should be watered regularly during the warmer months to keep the soil moist.
Hetz Midget Arborvitae Spacing
The Hetz Midget Arborvitae will eventually reach a maximum size of 2 feet high and 2-3 feet wide. When growing Thuja occidentalis in groups, space plants around 2 to 3 feet apart to accentuate its mounding shape.
Hetz Midget Arborvitae Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 - 8 |
| Plant Type: Bushes |
| Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 2 Feet |
| Mature Spread: 2 - 3 Feet |
| Spacing: 2 - 3 Feet |
| Habit: Mounded |
| Flower Color(s): None |
| Flower Description: |
| Bloom Period: |
| Foliage Type: Evergreen |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: Blue-Green |
| Seasonal Interest: Winter Interest |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: N/A |
| Tolerates: N/A |
| Attracts: Birds |
| Container Role: |
| Uses: Hedges & Privacy, Specimen or Focal Point |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Foliage Interest, Low Maintenance |
| Brand: |
| Common Name: Hetz Midget Arborvitae |
| Other Name(s): Hetz Midget |
| Scientific Name: Thuja occidentalis 'Hetz Midget' |
- SKU:
- 1231000198-pc
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Know As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Know As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Know As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Know As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Know As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Know As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Time of Order:
Summer Shipping
- If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.
- We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location
Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.
It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.
