Thuja occidentalis Caespitosa

Common Name: Dwarf White Cedar

Description:
Thuja occidentalis 'Caespitosa' is a compact, slow-growing evergreen conifer with a dense, rounded form and fine, soft, bright green foliage that takes on a bronze tint in winter. This dwarf cultivar is perfect for rock gardens, borders, foundation plantings, and container growing. It thrives in well-drained soils and prefers full sun to part shade. Hardy and low-maintenance, 'Caespitosa' is resistant to cold, wind, and urban pollution, making it well-suited to Melbourne’s climate. Its naturally tidy growth habit makes it an excellent choice for small gardens or formal landscapes.

Form:

• Shrub - Small

Mature Size:

• Height: 30–60 cm
• Width: 60–90 cm

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Does not flower (produces small cones)

Flower Colour:

• N/A

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Suitable for Borders
• Low Maintenance
• Cold Hardy
• Wind Tolerant
• Year-round Colour Interest

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans
• Non-toxic to pets

Companion Plants:

• Buxus sempervirens (English Box)
• Lavandula (Lavender)
• Heuchera (Coral Bells)
• Thymus serpyllum (Creeping Thyme)
• Miscanthus sinensis (Maiden Grass)