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Thuja occidentalis 'Little Giant'

Little Giant' Globe American arborvitae

Little Giant' Globe American arborvitae

Format

Exposure

  • Sun
  • Partial shade

Rusticity

3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11

  • rounded port
  • Small spaces
  • Slow growth
  • Dense foliage
  • Cold Hardy

Little Giant Globe Cedar is a slow-growing, dwarf, ball-shaped conifer perfect for the residential landscape. Its light green evergreen foliage offers an ornamental aesthetic all year round. Easy to maintain, it requires light annual pruning (in the new growth), at the end of June, to encourage densification. Suitable for foundations, hardy and adaptable, it thrives in sufficient sun, but requires protection from drying winds. Its forest green scale foliage remains attractive in winter. This dense, fine-textured conifer adds a distinguished touch to the garden, requires little maintenance and is free of significant negative characteristics.

Plant details

Dimensions

Spacing
24 - 36 in.
Spread
24 - 36 in.
Height
24 - 36 in.

Characteristics

Habit:

  • Rounded

Flowering colours:

Plant needs

Watering:

  • Prefers well-drained soil. Water regularly during dry periods to keep the soil slightly moist
  • especially during hot periods. However
  • it is essential not to let the soil become constantly soggy
  • as excess moisture can lead to root problems.

Maintenance:

  • Easy. Pruning should be done in the new growth in late June
  • if necessary.

Soil requirement:

  • Moderately rich
  • moist soils

Features

Resistance:

  • Clay soil

Attract:

  • Birds

Use:

  • Clump
  • Hedge
  • Landscaping
  • Isolated
  • Flowerbeds

Attribute:

  • Natural globe shape

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