SCIENTIFIC NAME: Thuja occidentalis 'Concesarini', PP24,013

COMMON NAME: Pancake™ Arborvitae

GARDEN SIZE: 1-1.5 feet by 2-3 feet if left in natural form

GROWTH RATE: Moderate

USDA ZONE: 4-7

EXPOSURE: Full Sun (6 or more hours of sun per day, ideally light afternoon shade)

WATER & SOIL: Average, well-drained soil; will need additional water in times of drought

HABIT: Flattened, dense, spreading

FOLIAGE: Evergreen; Deep sage green scale-like foliage in summer, developing blue tones in winter

PLANT ORIGIN: Northeastern United States (including Tennessee)

FERTILIZING: Feed in spring and fall with acidic organic fertilizer.

PRUNING: Minimal shearing required. Hand pruning is preferred. Late winter or early summer is best.

TOXICITY: Mildly toxic to people, dogs, cats, and horses if ingested. The aromatic foliage may cause digestive upset, and sap may irritate sensitive skin.

USES: Foundation plantings, borders, rock gardens, edging, and small landscapes