Thuja occidentalis Hetz Midget

Hetz Midget Arborvitea

Hetz Midget arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis ‘Hetz Midget’) forms a small, dense globe of green foliage. Upright sprays create a fine texture, and the leaves can develop bronze tones during winter.

Its slow growth and rounded outline suit small gardens, low borders, and repeated foundation accents. Allow the shrub to keep its natural form instead of relying on frequent hard trimming.

Plant in full sun with moist, well-drained soil. Water consistently during establishment and allow enough room for the natural outline to develop.

Size guide
• Height: About 3 ft
• Width: About 3 ft
The grower’s garden-size estimate is a planning guide, not a guaranteed mature maximum or a ten-year measurement.

Hardiness
• Published minimum: USDA Zone 3
An upper-zone limit and A/B endpoints are not supplied in this reference.

Best Uses
• Specimen
• Accent Plant
• Rock Garden
• Border

Plant type

Conifer, Dwarf Conifer, Evergreen Shrub

Height

3 ft

Width

3 ft

Hardiness zones

3–7

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Slow

Bloom time

Does not flower

Flower color

None

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Bronze

Soil

Moist well-drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Border, Rock Garden, Specimen

Shape

Globe Shaped

Fruit

No

Fragrant

No

Deer resistant

No

Salt tolerant

No

Drought tolerant

No