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white cedar 'Hetz Midget'

Thuja occidentalis 'Hetz Midget'

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Genus: Thuja
Family: Cupressaceae

About this plant

A dwarf conifer that slowly reaches a neat 60cm ball. It has strong, green scale leaves

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

H7

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkSandyLoam

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in any fertile soil in good light

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate from semi-ripe cuttings

Pests

May be susceptible to scale insects and conifer aphid

Diseases

May be susceptible to coryneum canker (see Conifers: brown patches)

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio ContainerWall Side Borders

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years