Globe arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis 'Globusa') is a dwarf variety that has a rounded shape and soft yellow foliage. Its size is ideal for smaller gardens . USDA Grow Zone : 3-7 ...

This week's Plant Pick of the Week is a down-sized version of a deer-resistant arborvitae that's a better size for most ...

Perhaps the most popular variety is the emerald green arborvitae (T. occidentalis ‘Smargd’). Growing 12 to 15 feet tall, it is a staple screening shrub in many residential landscapes.

Emerald green arborvitae, on the other hard, is a standout plant to consider for adding privacy to a small yard, or if you desire a more elegant privacy hedge. Unlike the towering 'Green Giant ...

I have been losing a bunch of arborvitaes in my garden over the last couple of years. They are supposed to be moisture-tolerant, so I thought they would be a good choice for an evergreen screen in … ...

Varieties like Oriental arborvitae have multiple branches which can be splayed apart by heavy snow. So why don’t more people have them? According to Wiesner, price is the driving factor.

Q: I want to plant something to use as a privacy barrier. What type of arborvitae is best for this application? Do any arborvitae varieties attract carpenter bees or other wood-burrowing insects?

Others, such as full-size varieties of arborvitae, may quickly outgrow the space or require frequent trimming. “There are cultivated varieties of arborvitae that will stay smaller, ...

The Fire Chief, another type of Arborvitae, has foliage that is a blend of orange and yellow. Fire Chief will grow three feet tall and wide. These are all round and mounding.

We attempted to grow other arborvitae varieties in our garden without success. It seemed that the other varieties couldn’t adapt to our hot summer despite being recommended for USDA zones 6-9.

Fall looms but gardening season is far from over, and you may have questions. To ask one, simply go to the OSU Extension website, type it in and include the county where you live. A photo is very ...