Thuja occidentalis "Danica" 25-30 cm

• Height: 30–60 cm
• Spread: 30–60 cm
• Habit: dense globe
• Foliage: emerald green, bronzed in winter
• Light: full sun to part shade
• Soil: moist, well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral; tolerates clay
• Hardiness: USDA 2–7
• Growth: slow
• Use: rock garden, container, low edging
• Data: source: garden plant database (gardenia.net)

Planting. Plant in spring (April–May) or early autumn while the soil is still warm. Choose a sunny to lightly shaded position; dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball, keep the root collar level with the soil and space plants 50–70 cm. Water in generously and mulch with bark or wood chips 5–7 cm deep.

Care. Do not let the soil dry out in autumn and protect young plants from drying winds. Avoid waterlogging and a dry root ball, especially during the first two years; weed by hand and do not dig deeply, as conifer roots sit close to the surface.

Watering and feeding. In dry weather water once every 7–10 days (10–15 L per plant) and give a deep autumn watering before the freeze. Feed in spring with a conifer fertiliser containing magnesium and again in June; stop nitrogen from August.

Winter care and pruning. Very hardy; cover young plants with light fleece during the first winters. Shade young plants with light fleece in March–April against bright sun and shake heavy wet snow off the branches. Pruning is not required; if desired, shape lightly in spring before growth starts.