Hetz Midget Arborvitae

Thuja occidentalis 'Hetz Midget'

$64⁹⁹

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Understanding Plant Options

Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:

Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements

Container Plant Sizes

Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.

Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2" x 2" x 3"	0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts	0.20 - 0.23 dry liters
4" Container	0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts	0.35 - 0.96 dry liters
4.5" Container	0.65 dry quarts	0.72 dry liters
6" Container	1.4 dry quarts	1.59 dry liters
1 Quart	1 dry quart	1.1 dry liters
5.5" Container	1.89 dry quarts	2.08 dry liters

Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2 Quart	2 dry quarts	2.2 dry liters
#1 Container	2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts	2.49 - 4.11 dry liters
5" x 5" x 12"	3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts	3.85 - 4.74 dry liters

Mature Plants (2-4 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#2 Container	1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons	5.24 - 7.75 dry liters
#3 Container	2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons	8.14 - 12.16 dry liters

Large Plants (3-5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#5 Container	2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons	12.86 - 20.35 dry liters
#6 Container	5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons	23.12 - 26.42 dry liters
#7 Container	5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons	26.34 - 28.76 dry liters

Bare Root Plants

Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.

Common Sizes:

Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet

Important Notes

Container Volume Specifications

Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents

Growing Conditions

Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment

Seasonal Availability

Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
Container plants are available throughout the growing season
Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes

Questions?

For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.

Plant Highlights

Hetz Midget Arborvitae highlights at a glance!

Specifications

Brand

Nature Hills' Choice
Botanical Name

Thuja occidentalis 'Hetz Midget'
Growing Zones

3-7
Mature Height

3 - 4 feet
Mature Spread

3 - 4 feet
Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Shade
Moisture

Moderate
Soil

Well-Drained
Growth Rate

Slow
Fall Color

Evergreen
Pruning Time

Early Spring
Bloom Period

Summer, Fall

Growing Zones 3-7

Find Your Growing Zone!

A naturally rounded, dense evergreen, the Hetz Midget Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis 'Hetz Midget') is a dense, slow-growing evergreen that requires no shearing to maintain its naturally round, globe form.

The Hetz Midget Arborvitae is identified primarily by unique flat and filigree sprays made up of tiny, scaly leaves. It has fine rich green foliage during the summer that takes on a purple cast in the winter months. The tidy fluffy fine-textured foliage is soft to the touch, compactly growing, and holds its color without fading.

With no significant disease or insect problems Hetz Midget Arborvitae is long-lived and a great investment for USDA planting zones 3-8 landscapes, growing 2 - 3 feet in height and width at maturity.

Landscape Application:

Being one of the smallest miniature landscape evergreens, Hetz Midget Arborvitae can be used in a front row of layered foundation plantings or as an accent or border in perennial beds. It also makes a great informal low hedge.

They'll make a wonderful ribbon of steady green color to define garden areas. Dwarf Arborvitae are naturally neat and tidy and perfect for adding a formal touch and finer texture that looks soft and pleasing!

Have fun with Hetz Midget on hard-to-mow slopes and hillsides or large swaths of ground by creating geometric patterns for a living maze, labyrinth, or checkerboard. Add to a hedge as a facer plant, or part of a privacy planting as a border! Hertz Midget looks terrific planted at the base of everything from taller American Arborvitae to flowering shrubs.

Use Hetz Midget as an easy-care Thriller in exterior containers on porches, patios, and balcony gardens! Place one on either side of your front door to elevate them and increase their impact with a favorite filler or spiller around their base.

March a series of ultra-modern containers along the length of your pool deck for a very high-end look. Run drip irrigation to keep the containers watered, and get your weekends back!

Rich Green Foliage
Natural Globe Form
Neat & Tidy Shape
Pretty Purple Cast in Autumn
Works Beautifully As Low Hedge, Define Garden Beds & In Containers

#ProPlantTips for Care:

This Arborvitae prefers full sun and light shade to do best in well-draining soil sites but does need protection from strong winds - especially drying cold northern winds. Hetz is adaptable to a wide variety of soil types and moisture availability but does best in moderate yet regular moisture access with a mulched garden bed. Pruning is needed rarely for this smaller shrub but wayward branches and uneven growth can be nipped off in the spring after the first flush of growth.

Full Sun Shrubs
Well-Drained Soil - Tolerates Salt
Moderate Moisture Needs - Tolerates Periodically Wet Areas
Prune If Needed In Spring
Slow Growing, Won't Outgrow It's Space

Being a very tough and durable plant, Hetz Midget Dwarf Arborvitae makes a popular accent plant for mixed borders or containers! Order one today at NatureHills.com!

Very pleased

Ordered arrived in two cartons. FED EX did not alert prior to delivery. The 2nd carton was left upside down. Planting instructions were preciously followed day after arrival. Five of six potted plants are doing very well. One did not survive.. .

Hi,

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with your order! We truly appreciate your thoughtful feedback and are glad to hear that five of your six plants are thriving. We’re sorry to learn about the second carton being left upside down and about the one plant that didn’t survive. Shipping can be tough on delicate plants, especially when unexpected handling occurs.

Since you followed the planting instructions promptly—that’s fantastic and exactly the best step to take. If you haven’t already, we’d be happy to offer replacement suggestions or troubleshooting tips for that particular plant to help you get the most out of your garden. Please feel free to reach out to our customer care team anytime; we want to make sure every plant in your collection has the best chance to flourish!

Thank you again for trusting Nature Hills with your gardening needs.

Rooting for your garden’s success,
Your Nature Hills Plant Care Team

Very pleased

Hi,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us. We’re delighted to hear that the majority of your plants are thriving and that you followed the planting instructions carefully—your dedication certainly plays a big role in their success!

We’re sorry to learn about the second carton arriving upside down and that one of your plants did not survive. While our packaging is designed to protect your plants, we understand that shipping can sometimes be unpredictable. In cases like this, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our customer care team; we’re here to help with replacements or advice to get your garden flourishing.

If you need any further guidance on plant care or tips to help nurse your garden back to health, feel free to explore our detailed planting guides on NatureHills.com or contact us directly.

Wishing you happy planting,
The Nature Hills Plant Experts

Easy to care for

I planted some Hetz midget arborvitaes 4 years ago. I have not touched them at all. I love carefree gardening.

Hi Liz,

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with the Hetz Midget Arborvitae! It’s wonderful to hear that your trees have grown so well over the past four years without much maintenance—a true testament to the joy of carefree gardening. The Hetz Midget is definitely a low-maintenance shrub perfect for gardeners who prefer to plant and enjoy without fuss.

If you ever want to keep them looking their best or encourage healthy growth, occasional deep watering during dry spells and a light trimming in early spring can make a difference without adding too much effort. But it sounds like you’re enjoying the low-key setup just perfectly!

We appreciate your feedback—it helps other gardeners envision creating beautiful, manageable landscapes too.

Wishing you happy planting,
The Nature Hills Plant Experts

Easy to care for

I planted some Hetz midget arborvitaes 4 years ago. I have not touched them at all. I love carefree gardening.

Hi Liz,

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with the Hetz Midget Arborvitaes! It’s wonderful to hear how low-maintenance and hassle-free they’ve been aging beautifully in your garden over the past four years. We love knowing that these plants are helping you enjoy the carefree gardening lifestyle you want.

If you ever feel like giving them a light trim to maintain their shape or promote denser growth, just a mild pruning in early spring usually works wonders. But it sounds like they are thriving just the way you like—with minimal fuss!

Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you want any tips or suggestions for other plants that match your carefree approach. We’re always here to help you grow the garden of your dreams.

Rooting for your garden’s success,
Your Nature Hills Plant Care Team

Pruning

No pruning needed for this shrub. My Hetz Midget is nice and neat and bright. I love it!

Hi Kitty,

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with your Hetz Midget Arborvitae! We're delighted to hear that it's staying neat, bright, and in great shape without the need for pruning. Arboreal gems like yours really bring a fresh, charming vibe to any garden.

If you ever want to keep that wonderful, compact form over the years, a light pruning in early spring can help maintain its shape and encourage dense growth—but it sounds like your shrub is doing wonderfully on its own!

Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or if you'd like tailored tips on caring for your plants. We’re always here to support your gardening journey.

Rooting for your garden’s success,
Your Nature Hills Plant Care Team