An ornamental conifer with crimpled sprays of rich green aromatic foliage. Max Height 40cm. Max Spread 60cm. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Thuja occidentalis ‘Little Gem’
An ornamental conifer with crimpled sprays of rich green aromatic foliage
Additional information
| Generic | Thuja |
|---|---|
| Species | occidentalis |
| Varietry | 'Little Gem' |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 40cm |
| Family | Cupressaceae |
| Spread | 60cm |
| Growth Speed | Slow |
| Growth Habit | Rounded, Dwarf |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year, Provide a deep winter mulch |
| Border | Border, Container, Pot, Rock garden, Scree |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | Aphids, Scale |
| Maintenance | Mulch, Feed |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings |
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