Light
Full sun for the densest growth; part sun is fine.
Growing guide · Shrubs
Thuja standishii × plicata
How to grow Arborvitae 'Leprechaun'.
A privacy screen that fits small yards.
- Light
- Full sun, part sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Zones
- 5–8
- Size
- 8–10 ft tall, 4–6 ft wide
- Spacing
- 3–4 ft apart for a hedge; 6 ft for single specimens.
- Pets
- Not on the ASPCA pet-safe list; keep it out of reach
Water
Keep evenly moist the first two years; then water in long dry spells.
Planting and soil
Plant in spring or fall, root ball top level with the soil. Mulch, but keep it off the trunk.
Feeding
A slow-release evergreen feed in spring.
Pruning
Rarely needed. Light trim in early summer if you want it tighter.
Through the year
Evergreen year-round; little winter bronzing.
If something's off
Browning from drought stress the first year. Bagworms; pick off the bags in winter.
Plays well with
Plant it with friends.
Why we stock it: A screen or hedge for spaces too small for the giant arborvitae.
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