Pancake Arborvitae from the Southern Living Plant Collection is a versatile evergreen shrub that keeps a low profile. Its dwarf, dense habit needs no pruning and it tolerates full sun and sandy soil. Spring through summer sees sage green, pointed scale-like foliage. Afterward, the Pancake Arborvitae's foliage turns to a crisp blue through winter. This dynamic color change comes at the best possible time, as it remains consistent with the cool color tones of the winter season and provides additional seasonal interest. This shrub features a naturally compact and rounded growth habit. Pancake Arborvitae only reaches 12 in. to 18 in. H x 2 ft. to 3 ft. W with a dense habit, so no pruning is required. Beyond the foliage, the Pancake Arborvitae is notably disease and pest resistant. Couple this with impressive cold hardiness and drought tolerance once established and you've got quite a hardy low-growing shrub on your hands. Try it as an accent, border, container planting, groundcover, low-hedge, mass-planting or in a rock garden. Use this dwarf evergreen to provide structure in your landscape or as a year-round focal point.
Pancake Arborvitae in a 2.5 Quart pot
Mature size: 12–18 inches H x 2–3ft W
Outdoor/landscape hardy USDA Zones: 4 - 7 (below zone 4 this plant should be grown in containers/planters that can be moved indoors during the winter)
Space plants approximately 16 in apart for best results
Deep sage green foliage transitions to eye-catching blue in Winter
This Dwarf Thuja shrub grows best in Full Sun
Very low-maintenance plant once established
Ships from Alabama gulf coast - customers beyond the south eastern United States should consider placing orders from early Fall to mid-late Spring to avoid heat damage during transit
If you are working on a big landscape project, consider ordering 1-2 of these dwarf rounded thuja shrubs online at Lowes to ensure they meet your specifications before placing an order for your entire project