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Tater Tot® Arborvitae (Thuja)
- Small Globe Shape,
- Burn Resistant,
- Great in Containers
Description
(Thuja) Tater Tot® Arborvitae is a compact evergreen that packs a lot of charm into a small, tidy package. This dwarf Thuja occidentalis forms a naturally rounded mound of soft, fan-like green foliage that keeps its color beautifully year-round. Reaching only about 2-3 tall and 3-4 wide, it’s the perfect choice for small gardens, borders, containers, and foundation plantings where space is limited. Hardy in zones 3–8, Tater Tot® thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Once established, it’s quite low-maintenance—no pruning required to keep its adorable globe shape. It offers four-season appeal, providing structure and lush greenery even through harsh northern winters. Use Tater Tot® as an easy accent near entryways, in mixed containers, or to edge pathways and patios. Its naturally dense habit also makes it a great low hedge or filler in modern landscapes. Whether you’re dressing up a small urban garden or adding soft texture to a mixed bed, Tater Tot® is a dependable, easy-care evergreen that always looks neat and polished. Thuja Tater Tot® a Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Shrub.
More Details
Common Name: Arborvitae
Sunlight: Full Sun (+6 hrs.), Part Shade (4-6 hrs.)
Max Height: 1 - 2 Feet
Max Spread: 1 - 2 Feet
Water Requirements: Average Water Needs
USDA Hardiness Zone: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Attributes: Compact Shrub, Evergreen, Native
Design Use: Border, Specimen, Structure
Growth Habit: Mounding
Gardener Tips
For general how to grow tips for Tater Tot® Arborvitae (Thuja) and how to care for your shrubs. View Garden Crossings How to care for Shrubs page. Interested in growing tips for other plants we sell. Browse our Plant Care Tips.
Reviews
Will they be alright in Kentucky during the winter?
If deer are anywhere in your vicinity, this plant will be decimated. Deer love Thuja/arborvitae!
I ordered 8 Tater Tots and they were packed & received in such excellent condition that I ordered 8 more. Garden Crossings will now be my go-to online garden center (and I have ordered from many well-known online garden centers over several years)!

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