Arborvitae 'Hetz Midget' Care Instructions

                                                                                                    

Category: Masses or linear evergreen planting                                                                                     

Habit: Naturally globe-shaped                                                                                                             

Native: Species (occidentalis) is native to Eastern U.S.                                                                         

Growth rate: Slow                                                                                                                         

Fertilization: Spring or fall- Espoma: Holly Tone, Plant Tone or Tree Tone                                   

Landscape benefits and culture: Would be a good substitute for a larger (at maturity) globe shape than ‘Green Velvet’ Boxwood. Use as individual plants. Best in sun, thrive in damp soils                                                                                     

Pruning: Prune anytime after the spring new growth has hardened. Never prune back to bare wood without new green fronds on the branch ends. Because of its decidedly round top ‘Hetz Midget’ doesn’t necessarily prune well into a continuous, flat-topped hedge.                                                                 

Potential pests/issues: Spider mites (in hot, dry sites)