Sting Arborvitae in the front yard
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Sting™ Arborvitae

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  • Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)
  • Mature Height 15 - 20 Feet
  • Mature Spread 15 - 20 Feet
  • Growing Zones 3 - 8
  • Use As A Thriller In Containers

For a space-saving shrub that grows to tree height and stays green all year, you can’t go wrong with Sting Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis). Bred from the native Eastern arborvitae, this thin, tall shrub/tree can stand out as a pencil-thin exclamation point in a landscape or grow as part of a row or border for a year-round privacy or wind screen. This new and versatile evergreen will eventually grow to nearly 20 feet high and about 1.5 feet around. 

Arborvitaes are landscape staples because they typically have aromatic, soft evergreen leaves. They also tend to grow more quickly than most evergreens, helping to achieve height or privacy sooner than conifers. They can grow in most soil types and provide winter interest in USDA zone 3 through 8 landscapes.

Sting Arborvitae Care

When planting Sting Arborvitae, be sure to consider its eventual height and how that will look in your yard. But be sure to place it where you can enjoy its towering green foliage even in winter if stuck indoors. Choose a spot with full or part sun (ideally about 4 to 6 hours a day) for best growth. Water regularly to a depth of about an inch, weekly after planting and during the growing season.

Cut back on watering in winter, but look for signs of underwatering or overwatering (yellow or brown foliage, and dropping needles). The plant needs little pruning, just enough in early spring to help it maintain its natural slim shape and to remove dead foliage or branches. Do not lop the top off your shrub. If you get a heavy snow in winter, brush some of the snow off the branches to prevent damage. Other than that, it needs little care and little to no fertilizing.

Sting Arborvitae Spacing

Arborvitaes are perfect plants to create privacy screens and wind breaks in your landscape. Place them at least 1.5 feet apart, and plant them in a zigzag pattern for a more natural effect.

Sting Arborvitae Information

USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 - 8
Plant Type: Bushes
Light Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height: 15 - 20 Feet
Mature Spread: 12 - 18 Inches
Spacing: 12 - 18 Inches
Habit: Upright
Flower Color(s): None
Flower Description:
Bloom Period: Grown For Foliage
Foliage Type: Evergreen
Foliage Color(s): Green
Foliage Description:
Seasonal Interest: Fall Interest, Winter Interest
Watering: Average
Resists: N/A
Tolerates: N/A
Attracts: N/A
Container Role: Thriller
Uses: Containers, Specimen or Focal Point, Wildlife Gardens
Features: Deadheading Not Necessary, Low Maintenance, Native to North America
Brand: Proven Winners
Common Name: Sting™ Arborvitae
Other Name(s):
Scientific Name: Thuja occidentalis 'SMNTOO' USPPAF, Can PBRAF
SKU:
THUSTQT

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

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

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

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

#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

#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

#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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Plant Addict Guarantee (Included On All Plant Orders)

Plant Addicts guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy and healthy, but the plant(s) are being shipped through the mail and accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.

For information on how to care for you new plant please check out our guide. Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Plant Addicts Warranty - 1 Year (Extra Purchase Required)

We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty whether you’re new or an expert. There are many variables outside our control and yours that can cause the demise of your plant(s). Examples would be hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, disease, insects & many other factors. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all the unknowns and will replace your plant if it moves on to the plant afterlife.

The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant purchase. We will cover 100% of the price of the plant but the warranty does not cover shipping cost. Simply let us know if your plant has died within one year of receiving it and we’ll get you a new one shipped out. We may ask for photos for documentation purposes but again we’ll try to make it as easy as possible.

For more information, please go to our Shipping & Returns page at the bottom of the website.

Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

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

Plant Shipping

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.