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Arborvitae - Little Giant
Arborvitae - Little Giant, Thuja occidentalis 'Little Giant', is slow-growing and spherical with rich green leaves. In general, this conifer is a tall columnar to conical; an evergreen tree with fissured, reddish bark. Its scale-like leaves are ovate, mid to dark-green on top, lighter beneath. Females bear small cones with a small terminal hook on each scale. With its rich green soft textured foliage, Little Giant becomes a very useful shrub in the landscape; used for specimen, foundation plantings, and low borders. Tolerant of wet soils and coastal conditions, very little pruning is needed to maintain shape. Little Giant is an extremely hardy dwarf globe evergreen. It is easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Arborvitae Little Giant does best in full sun, but generally appreciates some light afternoon shade in hot summer climate. Little Giant looks great in any landscape with its spherical shape and rich green leaves! * Rich green leaves * Slow growing * Round shape


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