Little Giant Arborvitae

Compact perfectly rounded globe of dense green arborvitae foliage — a naturally mounding dwarf selection requiring minimal pruning and offering excellent year-round structure for small gardens and borders. (Thuja occidentalis 'Little Giant')

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Thuja occidentalis 'Little Giant', commonly known as the Little Giant Arborvitae, is a charming evergreen shrub known for its compact, rounded form and lush green foliage. This versatile plant is perfect for smaller gardens, foundation plantings, or as a decorative container plant.

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Growing Information

Growing zone guide

Growing Zone Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7

Sunlight Medium to bright light

Type of Soil Slightly acidic to neutral

Mature Height 4 feet

Maintenance Level Low maintenance

Water Requirement Moderate watering (once a week)

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Additional Information

Growth Rate	Slow to moderate, growing about 4 to 6 inches per year.
Colorful Leaves	No
Flowering	No
Bloom Color	N/A
Ornamental Berries	N/A
Disease resistant	Yes
Cold Tolerant	Yes
Heat Tolerant	No
Drought Tolerant	No
Deer Resistant	No
Edible	No
Wildlife Attraction	Little Giant Arborvitae is appealing to various wildlife, including birds, which are attracted to its foliage for shelter and its small cones for food.
Self-pollinating	Self-pollinating
Seasonality	This hardy shrub is evergreen, maintaining its vibrant green color throughout the year. Its growth is most vigorous in spring and summer, adding to its lush appearance.
Ideal For	Small gardens, borders, foundation plantings, and containers. Enhance your landscape with the delightful charm of the Little Giant Arborvitae!
Leaf Description	The leaves are soft, scale-like, and rich green, forming dense foliage that gives the plant its signature rounded shape. In winter, the leaves may take on a slight bronze hue.
Flower Description	Flowering Season: The Little Giant Arborvitae produces small, inconspicuous flowers in late spring. While not visually striking, these flowers are part of its reproductive cycle. Flower Description: The flowers are tiny, cone-like structures that blend in with the foliage, appearing in clusters but are not a focal point of the plant.
Pruning & Maintenance	Light pruning is recommended to maintain shape and remove any dead or damaged branches. Best done in late winter or early spring.
Water Needs	Frequency: Water regularly during the first year to establish roots, then weekly during dry spells. Amount: Keep the soil consistently moist but avoid waterlogging.
Light Needs	This plant prefers full sun to partial shade, thriving best in locations that receive at least 4 to 6 hours of sunlight each day.
Harvesting	Not applicable, as this plant is ornamental and not harvested for any products.
Fertilizing	Fertilize in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer to promote healthy growth and vitality.
Additional Care Tips	Pests: Generally pest-resistant but monitor for common issues like spider mites and bagworms. Diseases: Watch for root rot in overly wet conditions; ensure well-draining soil.
Pollination	Little Giant Arborvitae is wind-pollinated. It produces small cones but does not require specific pollinators.
Companion Plants	Grasses & Groundcovers: Festuca glauca ‘Elijah Blue’ – Blue foliage provides excellent contrast Carex ‘Ice Dance’ – Bright variegated sedge for shade or part sun Sedum ‘Angelina’ – Golden low-growing succulent with great texture Flowering Perennials: Heuchera ‘Palace Purple’ – Burgundy foliage complements evergreen tones Lavandula angustifolia (Lavender) – Aromatic and drought-tolerant companion Echinacea purpurea (Coneflower) – Bright blooms balance the green backdrop Small Shrubs: Spiraea japonica ‘Little Princess’ – Rounded shape and pink blooms Buxus (Boxwood) – Great symmetry and contrast in form Ilex crenata ‘Compacta’ – Low, evergreen companion with darker foliage

Flowering and Seasonality

This hardy shrub is evergreen, maintaining its vibrant green color throughout the year. Its growth is most vigorous in spring and summer, adding to its lush appearance.

Flowering Season: The Little Giant Arborvitae produces small, inconspicuous flowers in late spring. While not visually striking, these flowers are part of its reproductive cycle.
Flower Description: The flowers are tiny, cone-like structures that blend in with the foliage, appearing in clusters but are not a focal point of the plant.

Pet Friendly

Yes

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