Thuja occ. 'Teddy' - 20-25 CM C3

Description
The White cedar 'Teddy' (Thuja occidentalis) is a dwarf shrub that grows in a compact, rounded shape and usually reaches a height of around 50 cm and a width of around 40 cm. Its scale-like leaves are blue-green in colour. Decorative brown cones adorn Thuja occidentalis 'Teddy' from October. This shrub is well tolerant of frost and prefers calcareous, nutrient-rich, sandy, loamy soil in a sunny to semi-shady location.

Bulletpoints
* Tolerant to pruning * tolerant of urban climates, wind-resistant, shade-tolerant

leaves
The White cedar 'Teddy' is evergreen. Its needles are blue-green, soft, scale-like.

Bark
Red-brown, striped, torn bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The White cedar 'Teddy' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
White cedar 'Teddy' is a compact and rounded dwarf shrub. It usually reaches a height of 40 - 50 cm and is approx. 30 - 40 cm wide. Slow growing. It usually grows 2 - 5 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
Pruning, ideally from the end of June to July, is advisable for this plant.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Pruning: In the period from the end of June to July - Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from May to September.

Care
- A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time. - Watering less frequently, but thoroughly and thoroughly, encourages the plant roots to penetrate deeper into the soil. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Fruit
The cones of Thuja occidentalis 'Teddy' appear from October. The young cones have a greenish-yellow colour.

Worth knowing
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Tub, solitary, grave, topiary, balcony/terrace, small/front garden

Root
Thuja occidentalis 'Teddy' is a shallow-rooted or heart-rooted tree and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots close to the surface.