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Thuja occidentalis 'Little Gem'

 
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Family: Cupressaceae (koo-press-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Thuja (THOO-yuh) (Info)
Species: occidentalis (ok-sih-den-TAY-liss) (Info)
Cultivar: Little Gem

Category:
Shrubs

Height:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing:
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color:
Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Time:
N/A

Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen

Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
This plant is resistant to deer

Soil pH requirements:
4.6 to 5.0 (highly acidic)
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
Unknown - Tell us

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

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Profile:

1 positive
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive slyperso1 On May 9, 2008, slyperso1 from Gibsonia, PA (Zone 6a) wrote:

Dwarf, dense, flattened, broad-globular American arborvitae cultivar that typically matures to only 3’ tall and as much as 6’ wide over the first 10 years. It is very slow-growing.
Dark green scale-like leaves in flat sprays may bronze in winter.

Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils, Intolerant of dry conditions.
Best in full sun, but generally appreciates some light afternoon shade in hot summer climates. Plants may open up in too much shade, however.
Somewhat wide range of soil tolerance, but prefers moist, well-drained loams.
Site in locations protected from cold winter winds
No serious insect or disease problems. Bagworms and spider mites are occasional visitors. Foliage may show some winter burn in cold, exposed sites. Susceptible to damage/stem breakage in winter from ice and snow accumulations.

Grown for its attractive foliage and dwarf shape. Good accent. Rock gardens. Foundations.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Cincinnati, Ohio



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