Whip It Good® Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) | Proven Winners® New Variety 2026
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For gardeners seeking a truly unique evergreen, Whip It Good® Arborvitae is the perfect choice. This stunning variety of Thuja boasts long, thread-like foliage that is not only visually captivating but also much denser than typical arborvitae, creating a fuller, more elegant habit in both containers and landscapes. Its fine-textured, rich green needles provide year-round interest, making it a standout in garden beds, hedges, or decorative planters. Whether you're a plant enthusiast or a beginning gardener, Whip It Good® offers a refreshing twist on classic arborvitae, blending beauty, form, and resilience into a must-have addition to any landscape.
- 3-5 feet tall and wide at maturity
- Hardy in zones 3-7, be sure to check your USDA zone to ensure success
- Plant in part to full sun (4+ hours daily)
- Space plants 3-5 feet apart for best results
- Maintains green foliage year-round
- Great for hedges, borders, landscapes, containers and focal point
- Native to North America, Winter Interest
Care: Fertilize with Proven Winners Continuous Release Plant Food in spring and mid summer. Prune in spring before new growth begins if desired. Best growth is in moderately moist, cool, fertile soils. Tolerates heat and drought once established. Keep watered after pruning to minimize browning.
Shipping Info:
- Enjoy free shipping on orders over $175
- Size at shipping varies by season, plant, and trimming schedules
- Quart shrubs are 5-8 in. at the time of shipment
- 1 Gallon shrubs are 6-24 in. at the time of shipment
- Shrubs shipped Nov-Apr will arrive dormant; shrubs shipped Apr-Oct will arrive green or in bloom
