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Hot Head® Thuja

Arborvitae

Vibrant Evergreen Foliage

Vibrant evergreen foliage adds color to the garden throughout the seasons. The dwarf habit of Hot Head® Arborvitae provides unparalleled texture without taking up too much space. With the added benefit of extreme heat and cold tolerance, it is an excellent choice for low-maintenance landscapes.With its vibrant evergreen foliage, Hot Head® Arborvitae creates an abundance of color in the garden all year long. It is the perfect size to tuck into smaller spaces or plant in mass for more intrigue during dull winter months. Consider mixing with other sun-loving shrubs such as Berry Dazzle® Dwarf Crapemyrtle or Baby Lace® Hydrangea for a lively, low-maintenance landscape.

 

Thuja occidentalis 'RutThu#1' PP#26,840

Provides unparalleled texture

Hot Head® Arborvitae

Excellent choice for low-maintenance landscapes

Heat tolerant

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Plant Profile

Description
Rich, dense green foliage that is heat tolerant for southern climates
Plant Type
Evergreen
Light
Full Sun to Partial Sun
Average Height
3' - 4'
Average Width
3' - 4'
Average Spacing
3' - 4'
Hardiness Zones
Zone 3 - 9
Soil Moisture
Well-drained, semi-moist
Features
Deer resistant, disease resistant
Tolerance
Drought tolerant once established
Attributes
Fall color of evergreen foliage and texture
Uses
Accent, container, hedge, specimen

General Maintenance

Pruning

Prune to maintain size and shape

Rarely prune

 

Fertilizing

Apply general-purpose fertilizer in the spring when new growth appears. Check with your preferred garden center for your specific area.

 

Tips

Mix with annuals, perennials, and flowering shrubs to create a variety of interests in the garden throughout the year.

Development Story

All these selections have been developed and evaluated for new plants for southeastern landscapes which have unique horticultural characteristics or improved environmental tolerances.

Care and Planting

Care and Planting

Pruning

  • Prune to maintain size and shape
  • Rarely prune

 

Fertilizing

Apply general-purpose fertilizer in the spring when new growth appears. Check with your preferred garden center for your specific area.

 

Tips

Mix with annuals, perennials, and flowering shrubs to create a variety of interests in the garden throughout the year.

  • In the Garden

    In the Garden

    Hot Head® Thuja has come from the work of the University of Georgia Institute of Plant Breeding, Genetics and Genomics in the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences. The developer, John M. Ruter, is an Allan M. Armitage Professor & UGA Trial Gardens Director; with an emphasis on Ornamental breeding & production.

    Dr. Ruter's goal is to develop and evaluate new plants for southeastern landscapes which have unique horticultural characteristics or improved environmental tolerances.

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