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Whip It Good® Arborvitae Thuja occidentalis

Flower Season
  • Winter
Mature Size
5' 5' 1.5m 1.5m
Height: 3' - 5'
Spread: 3' - 5'
Height: 91cm - 1.5m
Spread: 91cm - 1.5m
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  • Details

    36 - 60 Inches
    36 - 60 Inches
    36 - 60 Inches
    91cm - 1.5m
    91cm - 1.5m
    91cm - 1.5m

    Features

    This evergreen is bursting with long, thin leaves keeping the landscape interesting at all times. This quirky shape is a striking addition to any garden, perfect for softening borders or creating a whimsical hedge. Requires minimal pruning, so you'll get to enjoy the show without any anxiety that it will be spoiled.

    Top reasons to grow Whip it Good arborvitae:

    • North American native species
    • Unique presence
    • Evergreen interest

     

    Winter Interest
    Native to North America

    Characteristics

    Plant Type: 
    Shrub
    Shrub Type: 
    Evergreen
    Height Category: 
    Medium
    Garden Height: 
    36 - 60 Inches 91cm - 1.5m
    Spacing: 
    36 - 60 Inches 91cm - 1.5m
    Spread: 
    36 - 60 Inches 91cm - 1.5m
    Foliage Colors: 
    Green
    Foliage Shade: 
    Bright green
    Habit: 
    Mounded
    Container Role: 
    Filler

    Plant Needs

    Light Requirement: 
    Part Sun to Sun
    Light Requirement: 
    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).

    Maintenance Category: 
    Easy
    Bloom Time: 
    Grown for Foliage
    Hardiness Zones: 
    3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b
    Water Category: 
    Average
    Uses: 
    Border Plant
    Uses: 
    Container
    Uses: 
    Landscape
    Uses: 
    Mass Planting
    Uses Notes: 

    Landscapes, containers

    Maintenance Notes: 

    Prefers deep, well-drained soils. Little pruning is needed, but may be trimmed in early summer.

    Whip It Good® Thuja occidentalis 'RutThu2' USPP 35,030, Can PBRAF
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    Browse reviews from people who have grown this plant.
    • I have few of this plants in my flower bed. I love them. You don’t see them very much. They look a little like dreadlocks. Little to no maintenance..I want some for my house in Florida but they can’t survive the heat year around.

      Scott Grill
      , Michigan
      , United States
      , 5 hours ago
    • I have few of this plants in my flower bed. I love them. You don’t see them very much. They look a little like dreadlocks. Little to no maintenance..I want some for my house in Florida but they can’t survive the heat year around.

      Scott Grill
      , Michigan
      , United States
      , 5 hours ago
    • I have few of this plants in my flower bed. I love them. You don’t see them very much. They look a little like dreadlocks. Little to no maintenance..I want some for my house in Florida but they can’t survive the heat year around.

      Scott Grill
      , Michigan
      , United States
      , 5 hours ago
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