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Thuja (Arborvitae)

Invaluable for hedges and screens, these hardy evergreen trees and shrubs are also available in dwarf and slow growing varieties that are good for small areas and rock gardens.

Thuja occidentalis 'Degroot's Spire' (Arborvitae)  •  Zone 3

This elegant, narrow and columnar form of American Arborvitae is unique both for its form and refined texture, which boasts deep emerald green, fanned leaves. A traditional plant, 'Degroot's Spire' is textural enough for today's landscapes.

Great For:

  • Focal groupings
  • Foundation plantings

Height: 8-12'   Width: 2-4'    Shape: Columnar, Irregular

Fall Color: Green

Winter Interest: Structure

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Thuja occidentalis 'Degroot's Spire'

PLANT CARE INFORMATION

Sun Exposure: 4-6+ hours   Soil Type: Clay, Moist, Sandy   Feeding: Holly-tone

Winter Protection: Deer


Thuja occidentalis 'Filiformis' (Thread Leaf Eastern Arborvitae)  •  Zone 3

Dramatic thread-like, deep green foliage and stems combine to form a weeping compact irregular mound and create a very interesting and easy textural element.

Great For:

  • Accent shrub
  • Focal grouping

Height: 3-5'   Width: 3-5'    Shape: Mound, Upright

Fall Color: Green

Winter Interest: Branching, Structure

Sorry, we are unable to ship plants outside of Southern Maine.

Thuja occidentalis 'Filiformis'

PLANT CARE INFORMATION

Sun Exposure: 4-6+ hours   Soil Type: Clay, Moist, Sandy   Feeding: Holly-tone

Winter Protection: Deer


Thuja occidentalis 'Golden Tuffet' (Golden Globe Eastern Arborvitae)  •  Zone 3

In hues of golden orange, this pillow-shaped tuffet grows wider than tall and is reminiscent of a mushroom cap. The foliage has an unusual braided texture sure to invite closer inspection and add exciting form and composition to the landscape.

Great For:

  • Low hedge
  • Rock gardens and small spaces

Height: 1'   Width: 1-2'    Shape: Mound, Rounded

Fall Color: Yellow

Winter Interest: Structure

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Thuja occidentalis 'Golden Tuffet'

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PLANT CARE INFORMATION

Sun Exposure: 6+ hours   Soil Type: Clay, Moist, Sandy   Feeding: Holly-tone

Winter Protection: Deer


Thuja occidentalis 'Hetz Midget' (Dwarf Globe Eastern Arborvitae)  •  Zone 3

The soft, dark green foliage of 'Hetz Midget' grows in layered sprays that creates a round, dwarf and compact form.

Great For:

  • Low hedge
  • Rock gardens and small spaces

Height: 1-2'   Width: 1-3'    Shape: Globose

Fall Color: Green

Winter Interest: Structure

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Thuja occidentalis 'Hetz Midget'

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PLANT CARE INFORMATION

Sun Exposure: 4-6+ hours   Soil Type: Clay, Moist, Sandy   Spacing: 1'   Feeding: Holly-tone

Winter Protection: Deer


Thuja occidentalis 'Hetz Wintergreen' (Eastern Arborvitae)  •  Zone 3

A very fast growing conical form of American Arborvitae with outstanding dark-green color year round! The emerald green new growth and a lacy overall texture of 'Hetz Wintergreen' adds to its appeal.

Great For:

  • Specimen evergreen
  • Windbreaks and hedges

Height: 6-10'   Width: 2-3'    Shape: Conical, Upright

Fall Color: Green

Winter Interest: Color, Structure

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Thuja occidentalis 'Hetz Wintergreen'

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PLANT CARE INFORMATION

Sun Exposure: 4-6+ hours   Soil Type: Clay, Moist, Sandy   Feeding: Holly-tone

Winter Protection: Deer


Thuja occidentalis 'Mr. Bowling Ball' (Globe Eastern Arborvitae)  •  Zone 3

A soft, lacy, fine textured plant that forms a perfect globe, 'Mr. Bowling Ball' requires no pruning and offers deep green foliage in the growing season that gives way to a sage fall and winter color.

Great For:

  • Accent shrub
  • Foundation plantings

Height: 3-4'   Width: 3-4'    Shape: Globose

Fall Color: Green

Winter Interest: Structure

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Thuja occidentalis 'Mr. Bowling Ball'

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PLANT CARE INFORMATION

Sun Exposure: 4-6+ hours   Soil Type: Clay, Moist, Sandy   Feeding: Holly-tone

Winter Protection: Deer


Thuja occidentalis 'Nigra' (Dark American Arborvitae)  •  Zone 3Attracts BirdsNative

'Nigra' offers deep evergreen, lacy foliage that has a good winter color and creates a wide pyramidal form that is excellent as a foundation or hedging plant. Numerous seed capsules and a dense habit that will attract birds.

Great For:

  • Larger foundation plantings
  • Windbreaks and hedges

Height: 8-14'   Width: 4-6'    Shape: Ovoid, Pyramidal

Fall Color: Green

Winter Interest: Color, Structure

Sorry, we are unable to ship plants outside of Southern Maine.

Thuja occidentalis 'Nigra'

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PLANT CARE INFORMATION

Sun Exposure: 4-6+ hours   Soil Type: Clay, Moist, Sandy   Feeding: Holly-tone

Winter Protection: Deer


Thuja occidentalis 'Piccolo' (Dwarf Eastern Arborvitae)  •  Zone 3

The dwarf, upright, pyramidal form of this plant along with its compact foliage make it the perfect patio or small space evergreen.

Great For:

  • Accent border shrub
  • Low hedges

Height: 3-5'   Width: 2-3'    Shape: Conical

Fall Color: Green

Winter Interest: Structure

Sorry, we are unable to ship plants outside of Southern Maine.

Thuja occidentalis 'Piccolo'

PLANT CARE INFORMATION

Sun Exposure: 4-6+ hours   Soil Type: Clay, Moist, Sandy   Feeding: Holly-tone

Winter Protection: Deer


Thuja occidentalis 'Rheingold' (Eastern Arborvitae)  •  Zone 3

Add a little color and a softly rounded shape into the landscape with this unique plant that features orange-yellow foliage that turns a deep copper-orange hue in winter.

Great For:

  • Foundation plantings
  • Focal grouping

Height: 2-4'   Width: 2-4'    Shape: Bush

Fall Color: Orange, Red

Winter Interest: Branching, Color, Structure

Sorry, we are unable to ship plants outside of Southern Maine.

Thuja occidentalis 'Rheingold'

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PLANT CARE INFORMATION

Sun Exposure: 4-6+ hours   Soil Type: Clay, Moist, Sandy   Feeding: Holly-tone

Winter Protection: Snow/Ice


Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd' (Emerald Green Arborvitae)  •  Zone 4

Very ornamental and deservedly popular because of its narrow, uniform habit, 'Smaragd' also offers glossy, emerald green color in summer and winter.

Great For:

  • Larger foundation plantings
  • Windbreaks and property border plantings

Height: 10-15'   Width: 3-4'    Shape: Columnar, Narrow

Fall Color: Green

Winter Interest: Structure

Sorry, we are unable to ship plants outside of Southern Maine.

Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd'

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PLANT CARE INFORMATION

Sun Exposure: 4-6+ hours   Soil Type: Clay, Moist, Sandy   Feeding: Holly-tone

Winter Protection: Deer


Thuja occidentalis 'Spiralis' (Eastern Arborvitae)  •  Zone 3Attracts Birds

A slender, upright form and short, spirally arranged branches give this plant a unique look.

Great For:

  • Foundation plantings
  • Focal grouping

Height: 6-8'   Width: 2-3'    Shape: Columnar, Upright

Fall Color: Green

Winter Interest: Branching, Structure

Sorry, we are unable to ship plants outside of Southern Maine.

Thuja occidentalis 'Spiralis'

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PLANT CARE INFORMATION

Sun Exposure: 4-6+ hours   Soil Type: Clay, Sandy   Feeding: Holly-tone

Winter Protection: Deer


Thuja occidentalis 'Sudworthi' (Golden Eastern Arborvitae)  •  Zone 4

The handsome, narrow and pyramidal shape of 'Sudworthi' showcases brilliant yellow foliage on branch tips that turn more green towards the interior of the shrub and create a two-toned effect.

Great For:

  • Focal point in the shrub border
  • Foundation plantings

Height: 6-10'   Width: 2-5'    Shape: Narrow, Pyramidal

Fall Color: Yellow

Winter Interest: Branching, Color, Structure

Sorry, we are unable to ship plants outside of Southern Maine.

Thuja occidentalis 'Sudworthi'

PLANT CARE INFORMATION

Sun Exposure: 4-6+ hours   Soil Type: Clay, Moist, Sandy   Feeding: Holly-tone

Winter Protection: Deer


Thuja occidentalis 'Techny' (Mission Arborvitae)  •  Zone 3Attracts Birds

A broad-based pyramidal form with dark bluish evergreen foliage, 'Techny' maintains an excellent dark green winter color. This lovely hedge plant also provides great winter cover and seed capsules that are edible to song birds.

Great For:

  • Larger foundation plantings
  • Windbreaks and property border plantings

Height: 8-12'   Width: 4-6'    Shape: Pyramidal, Wide

Fall Color: Green

Winter Interest: Color, Structure

Sorry, we are unable to ship plants outside of Southern Maine.

Thuja occidentalis 'Techny'

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PLANT CARE INFORMATION

Sun Exposure: 4-6+ hours   Soil Type: Clay, Moist, Sandy   Feeding: Holly-tone

Winter Protection: Deer


Thuja occidentalis 'Techny Gold' (Golden Eastern Arborvitae)  •  Zone 3

The lacy, deep green foliage of 'Techny Gold' is tipped in gold and holds its winter color better than any other golden cedar, with no winter cold damage. They will mature into well formed, dense plants.

Great For:

  • Foundation plantings and focal accents
  • Borders and screening

Height: 10-15   Width: 5-6    Shape: Narrow, Pyramidal

Winter Interest: Color, Form

Sorry, we are unable to ship plants outside of Southern Maine.

Thuja occidentalis 'Techny Gold'

PLANT CARE INFORMATION

Sun Exposure: 4+ hours   Soil Type: Clay, Moist, Sandy   Feeding: Holly-tone


Thuja occidentalis 'Woodwardii' (Globe Eastern Arborvitae)  •  Zone 3

A wonderful low maintenance plant! Dense, lacy and deep evergreen foliage creates a plant habit that is a perfect globe.

Great For:

  • Accent border shrub
  • Foundation plantings

Height: 3-4'   Width: 3-4'    Shape: Globose

Fall Color: Green

Winter Interest: Structure

Sorry, we are unable to ship plants outside of Southern Maine.

Thuja occidentalis 'Woodwardii'

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PLANT CARE INFORMATION

Sun Exposure: 4-6+ hours   Soil Type: Clay, Moist, Sandy   Feeding: Holly-tone

Winter Protection: Deer


Thuja occidentalis 'Yellow Ribbon' (Arborvitae)  •  Zone 3

A distinctive, narrowly upright selection with golden-yellow foliage and a pyramidal, compact and tight form.

Great For:

  • Specimen evergreen
  • Focal grouping

Height: 5-8'   Width: 2-4'    Shape: Conical

Fall Color: Yellow

Winter Interest: Color, Structure

Sorry, we are unable to ship plants outside of Southern Maine.

Thuja occidentalis 'Yellow Ribbon'

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PLANT CARE INFORMATION

Sun Exposure: 4-6+ hours   Soil Type: Clay, Moist, Sandy   Feeding: Holly-tone

Winter Protection: Salt


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