Thuja occidentalis Snow Queen

Common Name: Snow Queen Arborvitae

Description:
Thuja occidentalis 'Snow Queen' is a compact, slow-growing evergreen conifer known for its dense, conical habit and striking foliage. The fine-textured, soft green leaves take on a subtle golden or creamy-white hue in colder months, giving the plant its 'Snow Queen' name. This elegant variety is perfect for feature planting, hedging, rockeries, or container growing, where its neat shape and year-round colour add structure and visual appeal. Thriving in well-drained soils, 'Snow Queen' prefers full sun to part shade and is highly resistant to cold, wind, and urban pollution. With minimal maintenance required, it is an excellent choice for Melbourne gardens.

Form:

• Shrub - Small
• Suitable for Hedging

Mature Size:

• Height: 1–1.5 m
• Width: 60 cm – 1 m

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Does not flower (produces small cones)

Flower Colour:

• N/A

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Suitable for Borders
• Suitable for Small Hedges
• 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)