Thuja occidentalis Holmstrup

Common Name: Holmstrup Arborvitae

Description:
Thuja occidentalis 'Holmstrup' is a compact, slow-growing evergreen conifer with a dense, upright, and columnar habit. Its rich, deep green foliage maintains its colour year-round and has a soft, feathery texture. This variety is ideal for hedging, screening, or as a specimen plant, adding vertical structure to gardens. 'Holmstrup' thrives in well-drained soils and prefers full sun to part shade. It is highly resistant to cold, wind, and urban pollution, making it a fantastic low-maintenance choice for Melbourne gardens. With its naturally tight growth, it requires minimal pruning to maintain its shape.

Form:

• Tree - Small
• Suitable for Hedging

Mature Size:

• Height: 2–4 m
• Width: 60 cm – 1.2 m

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Does not flower (produces small cones)

Flower Colour:

• N/A

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Hedging
• Suitable for Screening
• Low Maintenance
• Cold Hardy
• Wind Tolerant
• Year-round Colour Interest
• Naturally Compact Growth

Toxicity:

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

Companion Plants:

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