‘Teddy’

Arborvitae

Thuja occidentalis

'Teddy'

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Dwarf
Evergreen
Hardy

Spring Meadow Nursery no longer offers this variety; the information on this page is for reference only. Please view the suggested plants below for substitutes.

Description: Teddy bear arborvitae is a huggable dwarf globe with soft juvenile foliage. It is very popular is Europe, and adds soft year-round texture to the garden. May take on a bronze cast in winter.

USDA Zone: 3 - 7 (-40°F/-40°C)
Exposure: Full sun, Part sun
Height: 1 - 2'
Width: 1 - 2'
Finish Time: 1.5 seasons
Type: Evergreen
Flower Color
Foliage Color: Green

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

Mixed borders; foundation plantings; rock gardens; 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: Evergreen, Salt tolerant, Winter interest, Alkaline soil, Clay soil, Native, Dwarf, Compact

Filters: Botanical genus: Thuja, Common name: Arborvitae, USDA Zone 3, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Green foliage