Cheer Drops® Arborvitae (Thuja)

(Thuja) Cheer Drops® Thuja brings a new and unique shape to the popular Arborvitae family. Instead of the usual pyramid or globe form, this variety grows into a graceful teardrop. Its growth stays dense from top to bottom, and that density helps the shape hold up well through snow and ice, without splaying open. That same dense habit helps Cheer Drops® keep its color all winter long, so it won't fade or thin out when temperatures drop.

Cheer Drops® also runs more compact than most Arborvitae. Expect a mature size of about 10 to 18 feet tall and 6 to 8 feet wide. That shorter, wider profile makes it a great choice for hedges and windbreaks, giving you all the screening benefits without needing a full-height arborvitae hedge. Cheer Drops® also works beautifully as a stand-alone specimen, where its distinctive teardrop shape can really show off. It's a low-fuss way to add year-round structure near an entryway or foundation planting.

Pruning isn't required to keep this arborvitae looking its best. If you'd like to shape it, prune in spring before new growth begins. This Thuja is hardy in zones 3 through 7. It grows best in full to part sun, in soil that stays moderately moist, cool, and fertile. Cheer Drops® Thuja is a Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Flowering Shrub.