Tater Tot? Arborvitae

Thuja occidentalis 'SMNTOBAB' USPP30,761, Can PBRAF

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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

Tater Tot? Arborvitae highlights at a glance!

Specifications

Brand

Proven Winners ColorChoice
Botanical Name

Thuja occidentalis 'SMNTOBAB' USPP30,761, Can PBRAF
Growing Zones

3-7
Mature Height

1 - 2 feet
Mature Spread

1 - 2 feet
Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Moisture

Moderate
Soil

Well Drained
Growth Rate

Slow
Fall Color

Dark Evergreen
Pruning Time

Early Spring
Bloom Period

Late Spring

Growing Zones 3-7

Find Your Growing Zone!

Perfectly round tiny evergreen shrub, the Tater Tot™ Arborvitae PP#30,761 (Thuja plicata 'SMNTOBAB') only grows 1-2 feet tall and is just a little taller than it is wide. Just like its potato namesake!

It is an almost perfectly round cute orb of deep green! It is covered in swirling whorls of foliage that give it a rich texture and movement. These darling clumps of greenery last throughout the entire year and add green to the winter landscape or container garden.

Cold-hardy throughout USDA planting zones 3 to 7, these dwarf Arborvitae are slower growing but that means they won't outgrow their space nor need any maintenance to keep them looking trim and tidy.

Landscape Application:

The bright, deep green foliage lends such a great look to the evergreen border that we can see this being a new go-to for foundation landscaping. Smaller yard? No problem!

Tater Tot™ is a good replacement for Boxwood, as it rarely needs pruning. Tater Tot™ works really well as a low-maintenance hedge or border. It's happy as a focal point or as a team player.

Try it in a container for an elegant look. One on either side of the front door is such a classic way to greet guests in style! Balcony and container gardeners can enjoy these cute planter thrillers with their year-round color.

Tater Tot™ blends well with maroon and golden-leaved companions. It also is a great foil for larger Evergreens and Fir trees. Try it in a row lining a path, or in an arc at the edge of a foundation planting.

Petite Round Dwarf Evergreens
Bright Deep Green With Whorled Foliage
Small & Space-Saving Shrubs
Great In Containers
Tidy Edging, Facer Plants, Low Hedges & Property/Landscape Bed Definition

#ProPlantTips for Care:

Affinity grows the most compact and fast in full sun and well-drained soil. New trees need regular moisture to get established but become drought-tolerant once they have settled. All plants appreciate a 3-4 inch deep layer of mulch around the roots. These shouldn't need pruning often but you can remove crossed branches, winter dieback, and wayward shoots in the spring after the first flush of new growth.

Full Sun
Well-Drained Soil
Moderate to Low Moisture Needs
Prune If Needed In Spring
Drought Tolerant

If you want a fun, tiny, super-cute, sculptural shrub to add to your landscape, then this is the one. Order Tater Tot™ Dwarf Arborvitae from Nature Hills today!