.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; } Wintergreen' American Arborvitae Thuja occidentalis 'Wintergreen' Description A compact, hardy evergreen with dense, flat sprays of bright green foliage. Perfect for creating privacy screens or accent hedges in a variety of landscape settings. Suggested Uses Ideal for hedges, screens, foundation plantings, and small privacy barriers in both residential and commercial landscapes. Plant Details Botanical Name: Thuja occidentalis 'Wintergreen' Common Name: Wintergreen' American Arborvitae Size & Growth: Typically reaches 8-10 ft in height with a spread of 3-4 ft; slow to moderate growth rate Hardiness Zones: 3-7 Foliage Type: Evergreen Bloom Time: Does not produce showy flowers Growth Rate: Slow to moderate Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade Attracts Pollinators: No Indoor Friendly: No Container Friendly: Yes, suitable for large containers Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Toxic to pets if ingested Fragrant: No Cut Flower: No Grows Well With: Other evergreen shrubs and shade trees Care Tips Planting Instructions: Plant in well-draining soil in full sun to partial shade. Space appropriately for mature size. Soil Moisture: Keep soil evenly moist, especially during first year Soil Type: Adaptable, prefers slightly acidic to neutral soil Humidity: Tolerant of normal garden conditions Pruning Instructions: Minimal pruning needed; prune in early spring to shape Winter Care: Protect young plants from harsh winter winds and heavy snow Planting Depth: Dig hole twice as wide as root ball; plant at same depth as container Fertilization: Feed annually with a balanced evergreen fertilizer in spring Special Care: Mulch around base to conserve moisture and suppress weeds