Thuja occidentalis 'Teddy'

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Thuja occidentalis 'Teddy'

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Kemper Code: B255

Common Name: American arborvitae
Zone: 2 to 7
Plant Type: Needled evergreen
Family: Cupressaceae
Missouri Native: No
Native Range: None
Height: 0.75 to 1.5 feet
Spread: 0.75 to 1 foot
Bloom Time: Non-flowering
Bloom Color: Non-flowering
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Water: Medium
Maintenance: Low

Plant Culture and Characteristics

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Where is this species invasive in the US?

Uses:		Wildlife:	Flowers:	Leaves:	Fruit:
Hedge	Suitable as annual	Attracts birds	Has showy flowers	Leaves colorful	Has showy fruit
Shade tree	Culinary herb	Attracts	Has fragrant flowers	Leaves fragrant	Fruit edible
Street tree	Vegetable	hummingbirds	Flowers not showy	Good fall color	Other:
Flowering tree	Water garden plant	Attracts	Good cut flower	Evergreen	Winter interest
Gr. cover (<1')	Will naturalize	butterflies	Good dried flower		Thorns or spines

General Culture:

Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Somewhat wide range of soil tolerance, but prefers moist, well-drained loams. Intolerant of dry conditions. Best in full sun, but generally appreciates some light afternoon shade in hot summer climates such as the St. Louis area. Plants may open up in too much shade. Site in locations protected from cold winter winds. Trim foliage as needed to maintain plant shape.

Noteworthy Characteristics:

Although the species is a native American coniferous evergreen tree which grows to 40-60’ tall, ‘Teddy’ is a globular, slow-growing, dwarf cultivar that typically grows to only 10-15” tall over 5 years. Attractive blue-green foliage.

Problems:

No serious insect or disease problems.

Uses:

Rock gardens, foundations. Containers.