Tater Tot
Thuja occidentalis 'Tater Tot'
In growth
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Planting Guide
| Spacing | 24-30 in apart |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Crown at soil level |
| Chilling hours | 0 |
| Life expectancy | 20+ years |
| Growth rate | Slow |
| Planted | 2023 / 2024 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Full Sun - Partial Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Average |
| Soil type | Well-draining, moist, loamy to clay-loam |
| Soil pH | 6.0-8.0 |
| Zones | 3-7 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Shrub |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Linear (Long, narrow) |
| Foliage colour | Dark green |
| Bloom | Not ornamental |
| Fruit | Cone |
| Evergreen | Evergreen |
Root System
| System | Fibrous/Adventitious Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Mixed Fine & Coarse |
| Function | Mixed Orders |
| Propagation | Semi-hardwood cuttings |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Birds |
|---|---|
| Deer | Deer Resistant |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic |
| Edibility | Inedible |
| Companions | Globe Arborvitae, Anna's Magic Ball, Blue Star Juniper |
Where it came from
| Grower | Proven Winners |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Kulak's Nursery |
Care
Water regularly, especially in first two years. Mulch root zone to retain moisture.
Maintenance
Naturally rounded; pruning rarely needed. Tip-prune lightly in late spring if required.
Cleanup
No seasonal cutback. Remove damaged tips after winter in spring.
Notes
Ultra-dwarf arborvitae that stays compact without pruning. Ideal for containers, rock gardens, or small spaces.