.plant-container { font-family: inherit; } .plant-container ul { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-left: 0; } .plant-container li { display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 0; } .plant-container img { width: 24px; height: auto; margin-right: 10px; vertical-align: middle; flex-shrink: 0; } Hetzi Midget' American Arborvitae Thuja occidentalis 'Hetzi Midget' Description This compact, slow-growing evergreen shrub features dense, bright green foliage that maintains its color throughout the year. Its distinctive 'Hetzi Midget' cultivar is ideal for small gardens and creating privacy screens due to its manageable size and attractive appearance. Suggested Uses Perfect for hedges, accents, foundation planting, and small-scale landscape design. Suitable for container planting on patios and balconies. Plant Details Botanical Name: Thuja occidentalis 'Hetzi Midget' Common Name: Hetzi Midget American Arborvitae Size & Growth: Typically grows up to 3-4 ft tall and 1-2 ft wide, slow-growing Hardiness Zones: 3 to 7 Foliage Type: Evergreen, dense and fine-textured Bloom Time: Not applicable (Conifer) Growth Rate: Slow Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade Attracts Pollinators: No Indoor Friendly: No Container Friendly: Yes Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Non-toxic, safe around pets Fragrant: No Cut Flower: No Grows Well With: Other conifers, dwarf shrubs, and ornamentals Care Tips Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade, space according to size expectations Soil Moisture: Keep moist but not waterlogged Soil Type: Prefers slightly acidic to neutral soils Humidity: Moderate humidity is ideal Pruning Instructions: Prune minimally to maintain shape; trim in early spring as needed Winter Care: Protect young plants from harsh winter winds with mulch or burlap Planting Depth: Plant so the top of the root ball is level with the soil surface Fertilization: Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring Special Care: Mulch to retain moisture and insulate roots during winter
