Is Hetz Wintergreen arborvitae deer resistant?

Is Hetz Wintergreen arborvitae deer resistant?

Holmstrup Eastern arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis ‘Holmstrup’) is a compact shrub with an upright habit, growing 6 to 8 feet high and 2 to 3 feet wide. Retains green color in winter. Tolerates poor drainage and alkaline soils. Deer resistant.

Does American arborvitae need full sun?

How much sunlight do arborvitae need? Plant arborvitaes in full sun or partial shade. They like sunshine, and arborvitae may struggle if they receive sunlight for less than half the day. Plant arborvitae in proper soil.

How fast do green arborvitae trees grow?

The green giant arborvitae is a large, vigorous, fast-growing evergreen—shooting up by as much as 3 feet per year until maturity. Its natural pyramidal to conical form boasts dense, rich green foliage that darkens or bronzes slightly in the winter.

Do arborvitaes turn brown in the winter?

The combination of wind, sun, freezing temperatures, and lack of available water in winter can cause arborvitae foliage (and the leaves of other evergreens, as well) to turn brown. This happens because they are drying out.

What shrubs look good next to arborvitae?

Plants to Pair With Arborvitae The Society recommends planting hydrangea (Hydrangea; USDA plant hardiness zones 4 through 9), hardy blue holly (Ilex × meserveae; USDA plant hardiness zones 5 through 9) or the forest pansy (Cercis canadensis; USDA plant hardiness zones 7 through 9).

Is Thuja Hetz a good arborvitae?

Thuja occidentalis ‘Hetz Wintergreen’ is a robust-growing, narrowly conical, upright selection of eastern arborvitae with a strong central leader and compact bright-green foliage that retains good color year-round. This quality is especially desireable in areas of the world that experience heavy snow load problems.

Where did Hetz Wintergreen come from?

This cultivar originated as a seedling selected in the 1940s by F.C. Hetz and Fairview Evergreen Nursery, Fairview, Pennsylvania, USA. Thuja occidentalis ‘Hetz Wintergreen’ — a 2008 accession at the New York Botanical Garden, The Bronx, New York (USDA Hardiness Zone 7a); photo from 2020.

How big do Hetz evergreens get?

After 10 years of growth, a mature specimen will measure 15 feet (5 m) tall and 6 feet (2 m) wide, an annual growth rate of 1.5 feet (45 cm). This cultivar originated as a seedling selected in the 1940s by F.C. Hetz and Fairview Evergreen Nursery, Fairview, Pennsylvania, USA.