Tater Tot Arborvitae Compact, neat, and easy to maintain, the Tater Tot Arborvitae is a hardy dwarf evergreen that adds year-round texture and color to the landscape. Its naturally rounded shape and soft green foliage make it an excellent choice for foundation plantings, borders, small hedges, containers, and accent gardens. Unlike larger arborvitae varieties, Tater Tot stays compact with very little pruning needed. Features Dense globe-shaped evergreen Soft rich green foliage year-round Excellent cold hardiness Low-maintenance landscape shrub Great for borders, walkways, and containers Naturally compact growth habit Mature Size Height: 2–3 ft Width: 2–3 ft Growing Zones Zones 3–8 Sun Requirements Full sun to partial shade Water Requirements Moderate water needs Prefers well-drained soil Growth Rate Slow to moderate Landscape Uses Foundation plantings Small evergreen hedges Container gardens Accent plantings Rock gardens Formal landscapes Deer Resistance Moderate deer resistance Maintenance Very low maintenance. Minimal pruning is needed to maintain its tidy rounded shape. Why Customers Love It Tater Tot Arborvitae gives the look of a perfectly trimmed evergreen ball without constant pruning. Its compact size makes it ideal for smaller landscapes and modern garden designs.
