Name: Thuja occidentalis 'Little Champion'
Brand: Pépinière.ca
Availability: InStock

Latin name

Thuja occidentalis 'Little Champion'

Common name

Dwarf Western Thuja 'Little Champion'

Type

Dwarf conifer

Family

Cupressaceae

Thuja occidentalis ‘Little Champion’, commonly known as ‘Little Champion’ arborvitae, is a dwarf evergreen conifer with a dense, regular globular habit, prized for its naturally rounded shape and excellent hardiness. Its bright green foliage in spring and summer takes on coppery bronze hues in winter, offering distinct seasonal interest. Compact and moderate-growing, it maintains a well-structured form without extensive pruning, making it an excellent choice for rock gardens, borders, foundation plantings, or small formal designs. Thuja occidentalis ‘Little Champion’ prefers fresh, well-drained soil and adapts to various soil types as long as they are not waterlogged. Very cold-hardy, it provides permanent texture, color, and structure to northern gardens.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone

Zone 3

Exposure

Sun to partial shade

Watering

Moderate, keep the soil cool and well-drained

Fertilization

Compost in the spring if needed

Soil type

Cool, well-drained, tolerates ordinary soil

Minimum temperature

-40°C

Blooming period

Spring

Flower color

Not applicable

Fruiting

Small, discrete light brown cones

Foliage color

Bright green turning coppery bronze in winter

Foliage type

Persistent

Shape

Regular dense globular

Height

3 ft (1 m)

Width

3 ft (1 m)

Growth rate

Slow

Pets

Deer

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.