Botanical profile
Thuja occidentalis 'Tater Tot'
Latin name
Thuja occidentalis ‘Tater Tot’
Common name
Dwarf American Arborvitae ‘Tater Tot’
Type
Coniferous
Family
Cupressaceae
The Thuja occidentalis 'Tater Tot', also known as the dwarf American arborvitae, is a compact conifer prized for its naturally globular habit and dense, bright green foliage that remains attractive year-round. Its fine, regular texture adds a structured presence to landscapes while maintaining a neat appearance without significant intervention.
Thanks to its slow growth and natural rounded shape, it is perfect for rockeries, borders, foundation plantings, and small gardens. Its reduced size also allows for its use in containers on a well-exposed patio or balcony.
Very hardy and easy to grow, Thuja occidentalis 'Tater Tot' adapts to a wide variety of well-drained soils and effectively withstands harsh winters. It is an excellent choice for adding texture, structure, and year-round interest to landscape designs.
Thanks to its slow growth and natural rounded shape, it is perfect for rockeries, borders, foundation plantings, and small gardens. Its reduced size also allows for its use in containers on a well-exposed patio or balcony.
Very hardy and easy to grow, Thuja occidentalis 'Tater Tot' adapts to a wide variety of well-drained soils and effectively withstands harsh winters. It is an excellent choice for adding texture, structure, and year-round interest to landscape designs.
Care guide
Growing conditions
Light, soil, water and hardiness
Hardiness zone
Zone 3
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Watering
Fertilization
Soil type
Well drained
Minimum temperature
-40 °C (-40 °F)
Plant appearance
Blooming, foliage and shape
Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
Pale yellow to brown, inconspicuous
Fruiting
Foliage color
Foliage type
Shape
Garden structure
Size and growth
Height
0.8 m (2.6 ft)
Width
0.8 m (2.6 ft)
Growth rate
Slow
Safe for pets
Pets
The availability of our plants varies depending on arrivals, seasons, nursery production and supplier availability. Some varieties may be offered for a limited time only, depending on their natural cycle or current stock. These plant profiles are designed to guide and inspire you when choosing plants for the garden, landscaping projects, containers or long-lasting outdoor arrangements.
