Description

A compact, mound-shaped evergreen shrub with shiny dark green foliage all season long and good form, needs little pruning, a great evergreen accent for home gardens; closely related to the North American white cedar (arborvitae)

Landscape Attributes

Dwarf Hiba Arborvitae is a dense multi-stemmed evergreen shrub with a more or less rounded form. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage.

Dwarf Hiba Arborvitae is recommended for the following landscape applications;

Planting & Growing

Dwarf Hiba Arborvitae will grow to be about 3 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 4 feet. It tends to fill out right to the ground and therefore doesn't necessarily require facer plants in front. It grows at a slow rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 80 years or more.

This shrub performs well in both full sun and full shade. It requires an evenly moist well-drained soil for optimal growth. It is particular about its soil conditions, with a strong preference for rich, acidic soils. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution, and will benefit from being planted in a relatively sheltered location. Consider applying a thick mulch around the root zone in winter to protect it in exposed locations or colder microclimates. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America.