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January 2018
Hot Head®
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.
Thuja occidentalis 'RutThu#1' PP#26,840
Plant Profile
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 & Uses
Features:
- Can serve as groundcover
- Deer resistant
- Disease resistant
- Drought tolerant once established
- Provides fall color
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 interest in the garden throughout the year.
Companion Plants
There are several plants that would make great companions in the garden or landscape.
The key to companion planting is selecting plants with similar cultural requirements. Below are a few suggestions:
Baby Lace® Hydrangea, Blue Cascade® Distylium, Berry Dazzle® Crapemyrtle, Ever Red® Loropetalum
Care & Planting
Planting Guide
- Dig a planting hole twice as large as the root ball
- Remove plant from container and place in planting hole
- Level top of root ball with the ground
- Backfill
- Water
- Mulch
- Keep moist until established
Shown: Hot Head®
Care & Planting
Care & Planting
Providing a broad range of sizes, forms and textures, evergreens create a perfect framework to unify the garden throughout the seasons.
Shown: Blue Cascade®
Care & Planting
Combine annuals, perennials and flowering shrubs or trees with a variety of evergreens to create a colorful backyard haven. Year round foliage adds color during dull winter months.
Shown: Chaparral Cypress
Care & Planting
Planting Guide
- Dig a planting hole twice as large as the root ball
- Remove plant from container and place in planting hole
- Level top of root ball with the ground
- Backfill
- Water
- Mulch
- Keep moist until established
Shown: Hot Head®
Care & Planting
Pruning
With good natural forms, pruning is not typically required. To develop or maintain a desired shape or size, however, it is best to prune in the fall for desired shape.
Shown: Paul's Gold Cypress
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