Bright, shiny mint-green foliage forms a dense, lush mounding shrub. Line walkways or the front of shrub borders or plant in groups to fill small areas. Tips of foliage become an attractive bronze in winter. Evergreen. Botanical Name- Thuja plicata ‘Grune Kugel’ Pronunciation- THOO-yuh ply-KAY-tuh Foliage- Evergreen Mature Width- 2.5 ft Mature Height- 1.5 ft Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun Soil Preferences- Prefers a moist, well-drained, fertile soil Current Size- 6 Bloom Color- Inconspicuous Bloom Time- Inconspicuous Companion Plants- Royal Candles Speedwell – provides complementary texture and seasonal interest Fauna Attracted- Shelter/nesting cover for birds, minimal pollinator interest Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – C5 Yearly Care Instructions- Remove dead branches anytime; water deeply in dry periods and fertilize in spring. Trimming Instructions- Prune in early spring to shape and remove damaged branches. Fertilization Instructions- Use a conifer-type, slow-release fertilizer (e.g., 4-8-8) in spring; moderate feeding need. Loosen clay around roots to prevent waterlogging. Fertilizer Recommendation- Evergreen-tone Possible Issues- Bagworms, tip blight
