SCIENTIFIC NAME: Thuja occidentalis Danica

COMMON NAME: Danica Arborvitae

GARDEN SIZE: 2 feet tall by 2 feet wide

GROWTH RATE: Moderate

USDA ZONE: 4-8

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 (FORM): Dwarf Compact, Globe-shaped Conifer

FOLIAGE: Evergreen; Dense, Deep Green scale-like needles

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: Borders, foundation plantings, low hedges, and rock gardens