arborvitae

These lush, soft-needled evergreens possess densely arranged foliage in various shades of green and yellow, habits and sizes. Pyramidal arborvitaes make outstanding specimen, natural screens, and tall hedges. The rounded and dwarf varieties are popular conifers for foundation plantings, in containers, for small space gardens, and low hedges. Browse our online selection of Arborvitaes now.

Plant in well-drained, amended soil. Water well after planting; maintain 1” of water once a week the first year. Little pruning needed; shapes itself nicely. Remove dead branches any time. When necessary, prune or shear in late fall to early spring. Shear 2-3″ at a time. Fertilize in early spring, mid-summer, and fall with a slow-release fertilizer. Follow label instructions. Mulch 2″ to suppress weeds, retain moisture and protect against extremes of soil temperature. May shed interior leaves in fall.