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Little Giant Arborvitae Hedge

Little Giant Arborvitae Hedge

Little Giant Arborvitae is a top choice for landscapers wanting to create a formal or smaller hedgerow. This low-maintenance shrub grows 4 ft. tall with a similar spread, making it ideal for planting along walkways, property boundaries or foundations. Grow it like a boxwood to create a formal, English-style hedge. Little Giant's rich green, fine-textured foliage is evergreen, providing year-round color and an attractive backdrop for perennials. Hedges give landscapes a professional look while offering many garden solutions, including creating windbreaks and providing for wildlife. Arborvitae are a top choice for hedges because they're native to the United States, low maintenance and easy to grow. Little Giant Arborvitae Hedge is an affordable solution for landscapers. For best results, plant Little Giant in full sun to partial shade.
  • Hardiness Zones 3-8
  • Mature Height 4 - 5 feet
  • Light Requirements Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade
  • Ship As1-2 FT

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Botanical Name: Thuja occidentalis 'Little Giant'

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Product Details

  • Restricted States US:

    AE AK GU HI MT PR
  • Botanical Name:

    Thuja occidentalis 'Little Giant'
  • Size:

    1-2 FT
  • Suggested Uses:

    Screening Privacy, Winter Interest, Drought Tolerant
  • Foliage Type:

    Green flattened wispy sprays
  • Mature Spread:

    4 - 6 feet
  • Spacing:

    4 - 6 feet

Growing Tips

  • Planting Instructions:

    Soak roots while preparing the planting site. Dig a hole twice as wide and just as deep as the roots are long. Spread roots around and bury with dirt. Water gently immediately after to eliminate air pockets in the soil.
  • Soil Moisture:

    Well-drained soil
  • Will Tolerate:

    Clay Soil, Dry Soil, Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil
  • Pruning Instructions:

    Not required unless a specific size or shape is desired. Prune in spring or late summer.
  • Winter Care:

    Mulch as needed in colder climates
  • Watering Requirements:

    Average water needs; water daily for the first 4-6 weeks.
  • Fertilization Requirements:

    Once per year before new growth

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K. van Bourgondien times its shipments from Holland so that bulbs and bareroots arrive at the proper planting time (depending on climatic conditions) for each area of North America.
We take advanced orders, and as the crops are harvested, our staff of K. van Bourgondien experts makes an on-the-spot selection of the finest bulbs available to fill those reservations.
We will pack and ship your order based on the following schedules. The type of product you order or the weather may affect the anticipated shipping schedule. Please note that we cannot ship outside of the 48 contiguous states. What zone am I in?

Spring 2025 Shipping Schedule

  • Bulbs and Bareroot
    Zones Shipping Dates Last Order Date
    3A-5A 4/28/25 - 5/30/25 5/26/25
    5B 4/7/25 - 5/30/25 5/26/25
    6A 3/24/25 -5/30/25 5/26/25
    6B 3/10/25 - 5/30/25 5/26/25
    7A 2/24/25 - 5/30/25 5/26/25
    7B-8A 2/17/25 - 5/9/25 5/5/25
    8B-9A 2/10/25 - 5/9/25 5/5/25
    9B-10B 2/3/25 - 5/9/25 5/5/25


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Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship any plant items from late June through August. General merchandise will be shipped with your plant order.

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How tall does the baby green giant get? Also Can you get these for 43% off still?
Asked by Jo
Verified Reply - ViciThis hedge has a mature growth of 4 - 5 feet. Pricing is generated by offer codes. If you have an offer code that gives you that discount the pricing will be the same. Was this answer helpful to you
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Are the Little Giant Arborvitae Hedge resistant to deer. I have a dozen or so around my yard most of the time....thanks
Asked by Bill
Verified Reply - Vici Little Giant Arborvitae Hedge is is resistant to deer, drought, insects, diseases, mildew and heat. Was this answer helpful to you
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is the little giant similar in deer resistance as the green giant??
Asked by daniel
Verified Reply - ViciYes. It is considered to be deer resistant.Was this answer helpful to you
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How fast do these grow?
Asked by Erin
Verified Reply - ViciThis shrub has a slow growth rate which is 12 inches or less of growth per year.Was this answer helpful to you
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