Shrubs

Danica arborvitae

Thuja occidentalis 'Danica'

Size
0.6 m tall, 0.6 m across
Light
Full sun, part sun
Hardy to
-30 degrees
Flowers
April
  • Green all winter
  • Edging a bed or a path
  • Evergreen
  • Keeps a clipped shape
Danica arborvitae
An illustrative picture of the species, generated from its botanical name.

Safety

  • Eaten, it may upset a stomach.
  • A dog that chews it may get an upset stomach.
  • A cat that chews it may get an upset stomach.

Reviewed and approved for Poland by a qualified gardener with thirty years of practice, 22 September 2026.

What it needs, what it becomes

Type
Shrubs
Family
Cupressaceae
Size when mature
0.6 m tall, 0.6 m across
Light
Full sun, part sun
Moisture
Medium
Soil
loam, clay, sand
Soil pH
5.5 to 7.5
Hardy to
-30 degrees
Flowers
April
For pollinators
Little
Water
Medium water
Upkeep
Little
Growth
Slow
In Europe
Introduced
Spreading risk
None known
If eaten
People: Can upset a stomach · Dogs: Can upset a stomach · Cats: Can upset a stomach

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