Hetz Midget Arborvitae

Hetz Midget Arborvitae typically grows about 3–4 feet tall and 3–4 feet wide at maturity.

This shrub has a slow growth rate and typically grows about 3–6 inches per year under ideal conditions.

Plant it in well-draining soil in a location that receives full sun to partial shade, such as foundation beds, borders, or small landscape spaces.

Very little pruning is needed because this variety naturally grows in a rounded globe shape.

Yes, its compact size and tidy growth habit make it an excellent choice for smaller yards and garden beds.

Yes, it maintains dense green foliage throughout the year.

Yes, Hetz Midget Arborvitae is an excellent choice for foundation plantings due to its compact size and naturally rounded shape. It adds year-round evergreen structure without growing too large near homes or walkways.

For individual shrubs, plant Hetz Midget Arborvitae about 3–4 feet apart. This spacing allows each plant to reach its natural rounded shape at maturity.

Yes, Hetz Midget Arborvitae typically maintains its green color throughout winter, though slight bronzing may occur in very cold climates.

Arborvitae are not considered fully deer resistant. In areas with heavy deer pressure, young plants may require protection.

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