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Got a spot in your landscape that needs a little something to make it more interesting? Plant a Tater Tot arborvitae! This cute little dwarf evergreen naturally grows in a dense ball shape without the need for pruning or training. Lush “fans” of evergreen foliage give it appealing texture and year-round interest. Tater Tot arborvitae works nicely as an edging in a landscape, providing structure and winter beauty in a flower garden, or in containers. It also provides excellent structure for lighting.
Top reasons to grow Tater Tot arborvitae:
| Dimensions | 1 × 1 ft |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Thuja occidentalis 'SMNTOBAB' PP#30,761, CBRAF |
| Zone | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Height | 2-3' |
| Width/Spread | 3-4' |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Part Shade |
| Soil | Average, Moist, Well-drained |
| Uses | Borders, Foundations, Hedges, Specimen |
| Features | Alkaline soil, Clay soil, Evergreen, Native, Salt tolerant, Winter Interest |
Light: Full sun (6+hrs/day) to part sun (4-6 hrs/day)
Soil: Any well-drained soil will do
Water: Average water needs
Fertilizing: Nothing special required; apply a granular fertilizer formulated for woody plants in early spring if desired
Pruning: Not required; Tater Tot naturally grows as a dense little globe. If you wish to give it a tighter appearance, soft growth may be trimmed lightly in late spring/early summer, once the new growth for the season has emerged
