Hetz Midget Arborvitae

Thuja occidentalis 'Hetz Midget'

Plant Details:

Plant Type: Shrub
Plant Family: Cupressaceae
Plant Description: A small evergreen shrub with a dense globe shape that requires no hedging. Very tough, adaptable and durable. Perfect for borders, containers, and formal gardens. Somewhat wide range of soil tolerance, but prefers moist, neutral to alkaline, well-drained loams.

Maintenance:

Maintenance Type: Shrub - Evergreen
Plant Care: Shrub - Evergreen (woody multi-stemmed plants that keep their leaves and color during winter): Only minimal pruning is required and mostly to retain a desirable shape. Pruning should be done in early spring. Monitor for pests, diseases or other ailments on a regular basis.

Plant Attributes:

Mature Size: 3-4' tall x 4-5' wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: No
Localscapes: Infill Plant, Foundation Plant
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Green

Growing Conditions:

Hardiness Zone: 3 to 7
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun), Part Shade (4-6 hrs morning sun), Part Sun (4-6 hrs afternoon sun)
Irrigation Requirement:     Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Resistant: Unknown

Garden Location:

  • Design Path
    • Hardscape Exhibit
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Winter