Overview & Description

Hetz Midget Cedar (Thuja occidentalis ‘Hetz Midget’) is a slow-growing, dwarf, dense evergreen shrub prized for its perfectly globe-shaped form and rich green, scale-like foliage. This compact cedar maintains its natural, rounded shape without pruning, offering a tidy, low-maintenance accent for small-space gardens. Its fine texture and uniform appearance make it a versatile choice for a variety of landscape settings.

Growth & Size

This variety exhibits a dense, globe-shaped, perfectly rounded growth habit. It is an extremely slow-growing shrub, typically reaching a mature size of about 36 inches in both height and spread.

Additional Notes

It does not have showy flowers. Hardy to Zone 3, it prefers moist, well-drained loamy soil and benefits from light afternoon sun in hotter climates. Protect from drying winds to prevent winter burn. An outstanding choice for rock gardens, foundation plantings, accents, borders, and small gardens where dwarf globe-shaped form, rich green foliage, and low-maintenance performance are desired.