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Tim Wood
Grand Haven, MI, USA

CHEER DROPS®

Arborvitae

Thuja occidentalis

'SMNTDGT'

PP#33,286; CBRAF

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Thuja Cheer Drops bright and fresh green dense foliage in it's tear drop shaped habit.

The tear drop shaped habit of Thuja Cheer Drops.

Dense, fresh green Thuja Cheer Drops in field.

Unique Shape
Compact Option
Evergreen

Description: An appealing, fresh green, dense arborvitae with a unique Weeble-like, teardrop habit. Perfect for creating shorter, wider hedges and wind breaks, or as a specimen plant. Get over Emerald arborvitae and try something more interesting.

USDA Zone: 3-8 (-40°F/-40°C)
Exposure: Part sun, Sun
Height: 10-18'
Width: 6-8'
Finish Time: 1.5 seasons
Type: Evergreen
Flower Color
Foliage Color: Green
Liner Sizes: 2 1/4", 4", Quick Turn

General Care

Soil

Adaptable in terms of pH; best growth is in moderately moist, cool, fertile soils.

Pruning

Does not strictly require pruning, though it does tolerate it well. Prune in spring before new growth begins.

Uses

Hedges; screening; mixed borders; foundation plantings; specimen.

Growing Tips

Tolerates heat and drought once established. Keep watered after pruning to minimize browning; this is also an effective strategy to minimize winter damage to foliage in cold areas.

Spec Sheet: Cheer Drops™ Thuja spec sheet

Benchcard: Cheer Drops™ Thuja Benchcard

Grower Sheet: Cheer Drops™ Thuja Grower Sheet

Features: Compact, Evergreen, Tree, Winter interest

Filters: Botanical genus: Thuja, Common name: Arborvitae, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 3, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Part sun, Exposure: Sun, Green foliage