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Tim Wood
Grand Haven, MI, USA

STING®

Arborvitae

Thuja occidentalis

'SMNTOO'

PP#34,292; CBRAF

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Sting arborvitae is an evergreen that naturally grows as a narrow column.

The fragrant, fan-like foliage of Sting arborvitae.

Sting arborvitae stands out in the winter landscape thanks to its evergreen nature and narrow habit.

Space-saving
Native evergreen
Unique habit

Description: We love plants with interesting architecture, and this selection of our native Eastern arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) takes skinny to the max with its sword-like silhouette. Use it to make an exclamation point in garden designs, or fit it into a very narrow bed. Certain to be iconic plant in well-designed landscapes everywhere, from the Shire to Shreveport.

USDA Zone: 3 - 8 (-40°F/-40°C)
Exposure: Full sun, Part sun
Height: 15 - 20'
Width: 1 - 1.5'
Finish Time: 1 season
Type: Evergreen
Bloom Time: Foliage interest
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

Pruning not required; may be trimmed in late spring if desired.

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.

Features: Alkaline soil, Clay soil, Evergreen, Foliage interest, Native, 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: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Green foliage