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Mature Height
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25 to
30 feet |
|
Mature Spread
|
8 to10
feet |
|
Soil Type
|
Well
drained |
|
Moisture
|
Widely
adaptable |
|
Mature Form
|
Pyramidal |
|
Growth Rate
|
Slow |
|
Sun Exposure
|
Full
sun |
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Flower Color
|
N/A |
|
Fall Color
|
N/A |
|
Foliage Color
|
Green |
|
Zones
|
2-7 |
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Arborvitae - Little Giant, Thuja
occidentalis 'Little Giant', is slow-growing and spherical with rich green
leaves. In general, this conifer is a tall columnar to conical; an evergreen
tree with fissured, reddish bark. Its scale-like leaves are ovate, mid to
dark-green on top, lighter beneath. Females bear small cones with a small
terminal hook on each scale.
With its rich
green soft textured foliage, Little Giant becomes a very
useful shrub in the landscape; used for specimen,
foundation plantings, and low borders. Tolerant of wet
soils and coastal conditions, very little pruning is
needed to maintain shape, and Little Giant is an
extremely hardy dwarf globe evergreen.
It is easily grown
in average, medium, well-drained soils in full sun to
part shade. Somewhat wide range of soil tolerance, but
prefers moist, well-drained loams. Best in full sun, but
generally appreciates some light afternoon shade in hot
summer climate.
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