Tater Tot^® Arborvitae Thuja occidentalis

Exposure

Part Sun to Sun
Sun

The optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).

Flower Season

Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter

Mature Size

Height

12" - 2'

Spread

12" - 2'

Details

Features

Irresistibly cute - and useful!
Tater Tot^{^®} arborvitae is the perfect plant accessory for your landscape - its neat, rounded shape is ideal for sprucing up any space in your yard! It naturally grows as a tidy little globe of fragrant, fan-like evergreen foliage. It's quite tolerant of shade, too, so you can plant it just about anywhere and enjoy year-round beauty from this easy care native shrub. Available in better garden centers in spring 2019.
Top reasons to grow Tater Tot^{^®} arborvitae:
- Naturally grows in an appealing globe shape.
- A good choice even in shaded locations.
- Very easy to grow and care for.

Winter Interest

Native to North America

Characteristics

Plant Type:
Shrub

Shrub Type:
Evergreen

Height Category:
Short

Garden Height:
12 - 24 Inches

Spacing:
12 - 24 Inches

Spread:
12 - 24 Inches

Foliage Colors:
Green

Foliage Shade:
Green

Habit:
Mounded

Container Role:
Filler

Plant Needs

Light Requirement:
Part Sun to Sun

Light Requirement:
Sun

Maintenance Category:
Easy

Bloom Time:
Grown for Foliage

Hardiness Zones:
3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b

Water Category:
Average

Uses:
Border Plant

Uses:
Container

Uses:
Landscape

Uses:
Lawn Substitute

Uses:
Mass Planting

Uses:
Specimen or Focal Point

Uses Notes:

With its neat, rounded habit and evergreen foliage, Tater Tot arborvitae can fill just about any landscape role. It's perfect for adding a touch of formality to landscapes that could benefit from a bit of structure.

Maintenance Notes:

Arborvitae likes well-drained but moist soil, and benefits from a 2-3" layer of mulch. It needs little to no pruning, but if you wish to prune, do so in spring, after the new growth has begun to flush out. Avoid cutting into any thick or old stems.

Tater Tot^® Thuja occidentalis 'SMNTOBAB' USPP 30,761, Can PBRAF
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I bought just one of these cuties, planted it in a bed that gets mostly sun all day, but somewhat shaded from larger plantings. It is thriving. I will probably buy more of these little shrubs to intersperse with perennials.. I am very pleased with Tater Tot and recommend it.

Susan Holter
, Washington
, United States
, 34 weeks ago

We bought several plants to line the front of our house (we have a split level with a window at ground level - needed shorter plants that wouldn't block the light). Planted them last summer and they are doing great. Survived our cold winter and provided some evergreen interest. They get part sun and seem happy. Am looking forward to them growing more - hoping for them to reach 2'. Currently they are at 1'.

Jen
, Minnesota
, United States
, 1 year ago

Jessica
, Oregon
, United States
, 2 years ago