Arborvitae

Experience the beauty and ease of growing stunning Arborvitaes

Arborvitaes are a fantastic choice for creating privacy screens and hedges due to their dense growth habit and year-round evergreen foliage. They are also relatively low-maintenance, making them an ideal option for busy gardeners.

Upright Arborvitae

  • Emerald Green

    The Emerald Green Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd') is a popular evergreen shrub prized for its vibrant color and dense, pyramidal form. It typically reaches a mature height of 15-18 feet with a spread of 3-4 feet, making it an excellent choice for creating privacy screens, hedges, or windbreaks.

    This low-maintenance shrub boasts lush, emerald green foliage that retains its color throughout the year, adding a touch of year-round beauty to any landscape. It thrives in a variety of soil conditions and tolerates both full sun and partial shade, making it adaptable to many different garden settings.

  • Green Giant

    The Green Giant Arborvitae (Thuja plicata x standishii 'Green Giant') is a fast-growing evergreen with a striking presence. This popular cultivar boasts lush, dark green foliage and a dense, pyramidal shape. It can reach impressive heights of 40-60 feet with a spread of 12-18 feet at maturity. Its rapid growth makes it an ideal choice for creating quick privacy screens, windbreaks, or stunning focal points in large landscapes.

    Green Giants are relatively low-maintenance, tolerating a variety of soil conditions and thriving in both full sun and partial shade. They are also quite drought-tolerant once established. However, regular pruning can help maintain their desired shape and prevent them from becoming too wide.

  • Dark Green American

    The Dark Green American Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis 'Nigra') is a striking evergreen with a deep, rich color that adds a touch of elegance to any landscape. This slow-growing cultivar typically reaches a mature height of 15-20 feet with a spread of 4-6 feet, making it suitable for various landscape uses. Its dense, pyramidal form makes it an excellent choice for creating privacy screens, hedges, or foundation plantings.

    This hardy evergreen thrives in a variety of soil conditions and tolerates both full sun and partial shade. It is a low-maintenance option that requires minimal pruning to maintain its shape.

  • Janedgold

    The Janedgold Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis 'Janed Gold') is a stunning evergreen shrub with vibrant, golden-yellow foliage that adds a touch of sunshine to any landscape. This cultivar boasts a dense, upright pyramidal form, typically reaching a mature height of 8-10 feet with a spread of 3-4 feet. Its compact size makes it an excellent choice for smaller gardens, foundation plantings, or as a striking centerpiece in containers.

    The Janedgold Arborvitae thrives in well-drained soil and prefers full sun to partial shade. Its vibrant foliage maintains its golden hue throughout the year, providing a constant source of color and visual interest in the garden.

  • Techny

    The Techny Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis 'Techny') is a distinctive evergreen shrub with a broad, pyramidal shape. It boasts dense, dark green foliage that provides excellent year-round screening and privacy. This versatile shrub typically reaches a mature height of 12-15 feet with a spread of 8-10 feet, making it well-suited for medium to tall hedges or screens.

    Techny Arborvitae is a hardy and adaptable choice for various landscape applications, thriving in a range of soil conditions and tolerating both full sun and partial shade.

  • Technito

    Technito

    The Technito Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis 'BailJohn') is a compact and slow-growing evergreen shrub that adds a touch of elegance to any landscape. This dwarf variety typically reaches a mature height of 6-8 feet with a spread of 4-5 feet, making it perfect for smaller gardens or limited spaces. It boasts dense, dark green foliage that retains its color throughout the year, providing year-round interest.

    Technito is a low-maintenance option that thrives in a variety of conditions, making it an excellent choice for creating low hedges, foundation plantings, or even as a standalone specimen.

  • Hetz Wintergreen

    The Hetz Wintergreen Arborvitae is a popular evergreen shrub known for its vibrant color and dense, upright growth habit. This cultivar typically reaches a mature height of 20-30 feet with a spread of 6-10 feet, making it an excellent choice for creating privacy screens, hedges, or foundation plantings.

    Hetz Wintergreen boasts lush, dark green foliage that retains its color throughout the year, adding a touch of evergreen beauty to the landscape. It thrives in a variety of soil conditions and tolerates both full sun and partial shade, making it a versatile and adaptable choice for many different garden settings.

  • DeGroot's Spire

    The Degroot's Spire Arborvitae is a striking, narrow evergreen known for its tall, columnar form and dense, dark green foliage. This Thuja occidentalis variety reaches heights of up to 12 feet with a narrow spread of 3 to 4 feet, making it an excellent choice for creating vertical interest in smaller spaces or as a natural privacy screen.

    Its compact, tightly packed foliage remains vibrant year-round, offering both beauty and functionality in landscapes.

  • North Pole

    The North Pole Arborvitae is a stunning evergreen shrub known for its narrow, columnar shape and vibrant green foliage. This compact variety typically reaches a mature height of 10-15 feet with a width of only 3-5 feet, making it an excellent choice for smaller spaces where a slender accent plant is desired.

    Its dense growth habit and year-round color make it ideal for creating privacy screens, hedges, or simply adding visual interest to your landscape.

Shrub Form Arborvitae

  • Fire Chief

    The Fire Chief Arborvitae is a captivating evergreen shrub that adds a vibrant touch to any landscape. This compact variety typically reaches a mature height and width of 3-5 feet, making it perfect for smaller gardens, foundation plantings, or even container gardens.

    Its striking feature is the vibrant color change throughout the year. In spring, new growth emerges with a bright golden-yellow hue, gradually maturing to a fiery orange-red in the fall and winter. This dynamic color display provides year-round interest and makes the Fire Chief a standout in any garden setting.

  • Hetz Midget

    The Hetz Midget Arborvitae is a charming dwarf evergreen with a naturally rounded, globe-like shape. This slow-growing shrub typically reaches a mature size of 3-4 feet tall and wide, making it perfect for smaller gardens, rock gardens, or even container plantings.

    Its dense, evergreen foliage provides year-round interest and adds a touch of softness to any landscape. Hetz Midget Arborvitae is a low-maintenance option that requires minimal pruning, making it an ideal choice for busy gardeners.

  • Mr. Bowling Ball

    Mr. Bowling Ball Arborvitae is a charming, low-growing evergreen shrub that lives up to its name with its perfectly rounded, globe-shaped form.

    Reaching a mature height of 1-2.5 feet with a similar width, this dwarf cultivar boasts dense, feathery foliage that maintains its rich green color year-round. Its compact and tidy habit makes it ideal for small gardens, borders, or as an accent in rock gardens. With minimal pruning required, Mr. Bowling Ball adds a touch of evergreen elegance with very little effort.