Mini Primo Dwarf Arborvitae — Thuja occidentalis 'Primo'

The aged-looking reddish-brown bark contrasts against rich emerald foliage, a daintier, narrower-growing relative of the Zmatlik arborvitae.

It's very well-behaved and easy to grow — drought-tolerant in-ground, or in a container just let the soil dry to wrung-sponge-damp between waterings. With its ruggedness and finely textured, dark green foliage, it really looks like a big forest tree — but in miniature.

Winter blush turns deep amber, returning to emerald as weather warms.

At 2", this is the perfect size to start an entirely tiny-scale garden of its own — or to tuck in as a smaller accent layer alongside our 4" trees, adding depth and variety to your design without crowding it.

• Light: Full sun to part sun
• Shape: Upright narrow

• Growth rate: 2"–5"/yr; compact growth
• Cold hardy to -40°F or Zone 2–7
• Heat zones 7–1
  

This is a young plant and will need a little extra shelter from weather extremes while it gets established.

**Last photo shows the winter blush.

General Info:

• Spring/Fall Maintenance: Clean out the dead leaves inside the shrub when you see it. Called 'conifer dieback.'
• While they're young, avoid hot summer afternoon sun when planted in a container
• Let container soil dry out to barely damp in between watering
  
  
• Comes in a 2" pot
• An outdoor plant

Questions? Email Janit at info@TwoGreenThumbs.com

Plant Shipping: Lower 48 states and Alaska only. USDA certified since 2001.

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From Lawrence in NM:

 I received my order in perfect condition. The careful packing job ensured that the trees arrived healthy and not dehydrated. These are some beautiful trees! Thank you for a great product. I will be back!