Cheer Drops Arborvitae - Holiday

Light Needs

Partial Sun to Full Sun

(At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)

Mature Height

10 - 18 Feet

Mature Spread

10-12 Feet

Growing Zones

3 to 7

• Partial Sun to Full Sun (5+ Hours of Direct Sunlight)
• Mature Height 10 - 18 Feet
• Mature Width 10 - 12 Feet
• Growing Zones 3-7

Holiday Cheer Drops Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis ‘SMNTDGT’) grabs attention with its cheerful teardrop form and bright green foliage that remains lively through all seasons. Typically reaching 10 to 18 feet tall and about 6 to 9 feet wide, this slow-growing evergreen rarely needs pruning, maintaining its naturally rounded shape year after year. The dense, upright habit offers a unique alternative to more common columnar evergreens, providing a decorative twist to hedges and focal points. Its cold hardiness down to USDA zone 3 ensures long-lasting performance, even in frosty northern climates.

A live Cheer Drops Arborvitae outshines plastic holiday accents by delivering authentic color and fragrance. After showcasing it indoors for the festive season, you can move it outside to enjoy its playful shape year-round, rather than tossing synthetic décor. Plus, the gentle conifer scent brings the outdoors in, which is especially welcoming on dreary winter days. Opting for a living plant reduces plastic waste and enriches your landscape each passing season.

Holiday Cheer Drops Arborvitae Care

Position your arborvitae near a well-lit window from January until spring, watering lightly when the top inch of soil dries. Keep an eye on indoor humidity, and consider a light misting if you see tips browning. A gentle turn of the container every couple of weeks helps maintain balanced growth.

Once temperatures rise above freezing, adapt your Cheer Drops Arborvitae to outdoor life over the span of a week or two by gradually increasing sun exposure. Then, dig a hole twice the width of its root ball in a sunny or partially shaded spot with good drainage. Gently backfill and water thoroughly, adding a layer of mulch without piling it against the trunk. From there, you can simply admire its naturally teardrop shape in the garden for years to come.