Thuja occ Tom Thumb #3
Thuja occ Tom Thumb #3
Tom Thumb Eastern Arborvitae
Show-stopping early bloomer
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A semi-dwarf evergreen, featuring showy rich green foliage all season, forms a dense rounded ball shape without pruning; excellent for use in smaller home gardens and landscapes; best with some sun, protect from drying winds.
Botanical Name- Thuja occidentalis 'Tom Thumb'
Pronunciation- THOO-yuh ok-sih-den-TAY-liss
Foliage- Evergreen
Mature Width- 4 ft
Mature Height- 4 ft
Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun
Soil Preferences- Average, well-drained
Current Size- #3
Bloom Color- Inconspicuous
Bloom Time- Inconspicuous
Companion Plants- Babylon Weeping Willow – provides complementary texture and seasonal interest
Fauna Attracted- Shelter/nesting cover for birds, minimal pollinator interest
Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - C5
Yearly Care Instructions- Remove dead branches anytime; water deeply in dry periods and fertilize in spring.
Trimming Instructions- Prune in early spring to shape and remove damaged branches.
Fertilization Instructions- Use a conifer-type, slow-release fertilizer (e.g., 4-8-8) in spring; moderate feeding need. Loosen clay around roots to prevent waterlogging.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Evergreen-tone
Possible Issues- Bagworms, tip blight
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