Thuja occidentalis 'Minuta'

American Arborvitae, Eastern Arborvitae, Siberian Arborvitae, Northern White Cedar, White Cedar

Family: Cupressaceae Cypress


Type Shrub
USDA Hardiness range 2A - 7B
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Yellow
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Wet
Landscape uses Border, container, foundation, ground cover, massing, rock garden, specimen
Height 24" to 4' / 60cm to 1.20m
Spread 5' to 6' / 1.60m to 1.80m
Growth rate Slow
Persistence Evergreen
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Brown
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, alkaline, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Rounded
Attributes and features Attracts birds, native to North America, invasive