Hetz Midget Arborvitae
Thuja occidentalis
THOO-yuh ok-sih-den-TAY-liss
Shrubs: Evergreen Shrub
Zone
3: -40° to -30°
Min. Temp
Frost Tolerant: 24°
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Green
Fall Foliage
Gold
Habit
Compact Rounded
Height
3–4 ft
Spread
3–4 ft
Form
Ornamental
Characteristics
Type
Cultivar
Safety
Non-toxic
Growth Rate
Slow
Tolerance/Resistance
Cold Hardy
Attracts
Doesn't Attract Beneficials
Uses/Placement
Hedge
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun - Part Shade
Soil Texture
Loamy
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Dry to Average
Soil PH
Slightly Acidic: 6.0-6.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly acidic soil
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Light Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
10-10-10
Fertilizer Timing
Apply at Planting
Micronutrients
Trace Minerals Beneficial
Care
Care Level
Very Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Slow Spreader
Propagation Method
Wind Pollinated
Propagation Licensing
Open propagation permitted
Division Timing
Rarely Needs Division
