Thuja occidentalis Little Gem

Common Name: Little Gem Arborvitae

Description:
Thuja occidentalis 'Little Gem' is a compact, slow-growing evergreen conifer with a naturally dense, rounded habit. Its fine, soft, rich green foliage maintains its colour year-round, sometimes developing a slight bronze tint in winter. This dwarf variety is ideal for small gardens, borders, rockeries, and container plantings, providing an attractive and low-maintenance structure with minimal pruning required. Thriving in well-drained soils, 'Little Gem' prefers full sun to part shade and is highly resistant to cold, wind, and urban pollution. Its small size and durability make it a fantastic choice for formal landscapes and neatly defined garden spaces.

Form:

• Shrub - Small

Mature Size:

• Height: 60–90 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
• Naturally Compact Growth

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)