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Hetz Midget Arborvitae

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$36.98
  • Feathery green foliage with bronze to gold hues in winter
  • Matures to 4' wide by 4' tall
  • Hardy in USDA Zones 3 - 9
  • Plant in full sun to part shade
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Description

The Hetz Midget Arborvitae features a naturally compact and rounded growth habit with green feathery foliage that will have hues of bronze-gold in the winter time. Furthermore, this Arborvitae only reaches 4' H x 4' W. No pruning required! Therefore, low-maintenance lovers will be free to leave their shears in the shed.

Beyond the foliage, the Hetz Midget is a durable and tough plant that is notably disease and pest resistant! Couple this with impressive cold hardiness once established you will have quite a hardy low-growing shrub on your hands!

Try it as an accent, border, container planting, low-hedge, mass-planting, or in a rock garden.

Hetz Midget Arborvitae Care

Hardy from USDA Zones 3-9.

Hetz Midget Arborvitaes grow best in full sun to partial shade, 5-7 hours a day. Gardeners in the southern U.S. should shield this variety from the afternoon sun, which is particularly intense. Instead, plant it where it will receive morning sun and afternoon shade.

Water several times a week as a new planting. Check frequently to ensure that your soil is neither drying or staying soggy. Consequently, this will allow the roots to grow deeper, and pull water that would be normally inaccessible. After the first growing season, you can cut back on supplemental watering.

Plant the Hetz Midget Arborvitae in well-draining garden soil for best results.

Fertilize with a slow-release, high-nitrogen fertilizer every few months starting in spring. This will promote new growth and the overall health of your plant.

For some similar plants with increased foliage interest, check out the Pancake Arborvitae and the Fire Chief Arborvitae.

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Care & Use

Getting Started: Understanding Your New Plant

Review your plant's information on our website or the tag that comes with it. Be mindful of sunlight preferences, soil type, and spacing needs.

Our plants are adaptable but grow best in the correct USDA Zones. Click here to learn more about your USDA Zone.

Planting Instructions

Dig a Hole

First, dig a hole three times the width of the root ball of your plant. This makes it easier for the root system to spread out quickly. Dig the hole deep enough that your plant will sit level with or slightly above the ground around it.

Amend Your Soil

Mix your native soil with rich gardening soil to provide extra nutrients and support plant growth. If your soil is clay-heavy, we recommend mixing your native clay soil with equal parts of Pine Bark mulch to improve drainage and the overall breathability of your soil.

Place Your Plant

Examine the roots. If they appear tightly bound, gently coax them apart; this ensures they can spread into the new soil. Place your plant in the hole so the top of the rootball is even with the surrounding soil—Backfill around it with the amended soil mixture. The roots need access to oxygen for your plant to thrive, so do not cover the rootball; place soil around it.

Mulch Your Plants

Top the soil beneath your plant with 3-4 inches of mulch to help it retain moisture. Be careful not to cover the rootball - your new plants roots need access to oxygen.

Water Your Plant

Soak the plant with a hose afterward to hydrate the plant, as well as get the soil and mulch situated. Develop a regular watering schedule based on your plant's needs and local weather patterns. Remember, over watering is just as, if not more, harmful than under watering.

Spacing Recommendations

How to Space Your Hetz Midget Arborvitae

For a seamless planting, space this Arborvitae 3-4 feet apart from plant center to plant center. For space between plantings, plant them 5+ feet apart.

  • Scientific Name
    Thuja occidentalis 'Hetz Midget'
  • Hardiness Zone
    3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
  • Sun Exposure
    Full Sun to Part Shade
  • Evergreen or Deciduous
    Evergreen
  • Features
    Disease Tolerant, Dwarf
  • Feature Color
    Green
  • Uses
    Accent, Border, Hedge
  • Water Needs
    Medium
  • Bloom Season
    None

Growing Zones : 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9

Map of USDA Zones 3-9

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The Hetz Midget Arborvitae features a naturally compact and rounded growth habit with green feathery foliage that will have hues of bronze-gold in the winter time. Furthermore, this Arborvitae only reaches 4' H x 4' W. No pruning required! Therefore, low-maintenance lovers will be free to leave their shears in the shed.

Beyond the foliage, the Hetz Midget is a durable and tough plant that is notably disease and pest resistant! Couple this with impressive cold hardiness once established you will have quite a hardy low-growing shrub on your hands!

Try it as an accent, border, container planting, low-hedge, mass-planting, or in a rock garden.

Hetz Midget Arborvitae Care

Hardy from USDA Zones 3-9.

Hetz Midget Arborvitaes grow best in full sun to partial shade, 5-7 hours a day. Gardeners in the southern U.S. should shield this variety from the afternoon sun, which is particularly intense. Instead, plant it where it will receive morning sun and afternoon shade.

Water several times a week as a new planting. Check frequently to ensure that your soil is neither drying or staying soggy. Consequently, this will allow the roots to grow deeper, and pull water that would be normally inaccessible. After the first growing season, you can cut back on supplemental watering.

Plant the Hetz Midget Arborvitae in well-draining garden soil for best results.

Fertilize with a slow-release, high-nitrogen fertilizer every few months starting in spring. This will promote new growth and the overall health of your plant.

For some similar plants with increased foliage interest, check out the Pancake Arborvitae and the Fire Chief Arborvitae.

8 more Low-maintenance plant selections!

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