- 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.
Holiday Cheer Drops Arborvitae Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-7 |
| Plant Type: Shrub |
| Sunlight Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun |
| Mature Height: 10 - 18 Feet |
| Mature Width: 10 - 12 Feet |
| Plant Spacing: 6 - 10 Feet |
| Growth Habit: Upright |
| Flower Color(s): None |
| Seasonal Interest: Grown for Foliage |
| Foliage Type: Evergreen |
| Foliage Color(s): Bright Green |
| Attracts: Birds |
| Resists: Deer |
| Features: Foliage Interest |
| Uses: Border Plant, Screening, Landscape, Mass Planting, Specimen or Focal Point, Hedge |
| Plant Brand: Proven Winners |
| Botanical/Scientific Name: Thuja x 'SMNTDGT' USPPAF, Can PBRAF |
- SKU:
- THUCD-Holiday
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 Known 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 Known 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 Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 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 Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known 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 Known 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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Plant Shipping
Below are some factors we consider when determining when to ship the plants depending on the timing of the order.
Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.
Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
We review what areas the plants are traveling through as well as your location.
Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
Get your order in early to reserve your plants for Spring planting!
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations