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‘Glauca Prostrata’

Arborvitae - Korean

Thuja koraiensis

'Glauca Prostrata'

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  • Fine texture
  • Shade tolerant
  • Evergreen
Description

This is very cool, unusual arborvitae with a low mounded habit. It has graceful sprays of silver blue evergreen foliage. A nice, shade tolerant alternative to groundcover junipers.

USDA Zone
5 - 7 (-20°F/-28°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun, Shade
Height
2'
Width
2 - 3'
Finish Time
1.5 seasons
Type
Evergreen
Flower Color
Foliage Color
Blue

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

Mixed borders; foundation plantings; groundcover; edging.

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.

Features: Evergreen, Salt tolerant, Winter interest, Alkaline soil, Clay soil

Filters: Botanical genus: Thuja, Common name: Arborvitae - Korean, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Exposure: Shade, Blue foliage

Features: Evergreen, Salt tolerant, Winter interest, Alkaline soil, Clay soil

Filters: Botanical genus: Thuja, Common name: Arborvitae - Korean, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Exposure: Shade, Blue foliage