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We planted 5 of the stings in early October of 2025 and loved their appearance - they are beautiful. They seemed to be acclimating well to their new home in the garden bed until the deer discovered them. One night, about 2 weeks after the first significant snow of the year the deer ate the greenery. If there are deer in your area, recommend covering plants or using a deer repellent to keep the bushes healthy. I realize they are referenced to be deer resistant, not deer repellent. - buyer beware.
Sting® Arborvitae Thuja occidentalis
Exposure
- Part Sun to Sun
- Sun
Flower Season
- Fall
- Winter
Mature Size
Height: 15' - 20'
Spread: 12" - 18"
Height: 4.6m - 6.1m
Spread: 30cm - 46cm
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180 - 240 Inches12 - 18 Inches12 - 18 Inches4.6m - 6.1m30cm - 46cm30cm - 46cm
Features
We love plants with interesting architecture, and this selection of our native Eastern arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) takes skinny to the max with its sword-like sihouette. Use it to make an exclamation point in garden designs, or fit it into a very narrow bed. Certain to be iconic plant in well-designed landscapes everywhere, from the Shire to Shreveport.
Fall InterestWinter InterestNative to North AmericaCharacteristics
Plant Type:ShrubShrub Type:EvergreenHeight Category:TallGarden Height:180 - 240 Inches 4.6m - 6.1mSpacing:12 - 18 Inches 30cm - 46cmSpread:12 - 18 Inches 30cm - 46cmFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:GreenHabit:UprightContainer Role:ThrillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:Part Sun to SunLight Requirement:SunThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBloom Time:Grown for FoliageHardiness Zones:3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8bWater Category:AverageUses:LandscapeUses Notes:The tight, columnar habit makes this a great specimen or screen for narrow sites. Use as a bold accent plant in mixed borders.
Maintenance Notes:Little care is needed. Pruning is usually not needed, but may be shaped in summer. Apply a controlled release fertilizer in spring.
Sting® Thuja occidentalis 'SMNTOO' USPP 34,292, Can PBRAF -
541321Browse reviews from people who have grown this plant.
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Dara Strout, New Hampshire, United States, 1 day ago
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