🌿 3-Gallon Pancake Arborvitae Thuja occidentalis ‘Pancake’

🌱 Plant Story & Character

The Pancake Arborvitae is a charming little evergreen with a delightfully flat, cushion-like form—just as its name suggests. This unique dwarf arborvitae brings year-round structure and soft green texture to gardens without ever overwhelming the space. It’s perfect for tidy borders, foundation plantings, rock gardens, or as a low-maintenance accent where a refined, tailored look is desired.

🌼 Bloom & Foliage

• Bloom Time: Arborvitaes do not produce showy blooms

• Foliage: Dense, soft evergreen needles with rich green color year-round

• Winter Interest: Maintains its shape and color beautifully through the seasons

☀️ Sun Exposure

• Best in: Full sun to partial shade

• In warmer Southern climates, morning sun with afternoon shade is ideal for best performance.

💧 Watering & Care

• Water regularly during the first growing season to establish strong roots

• Once established, it is moderately drought tolerant

• Prefers well-drained soil

• Mulch to retain moisture and keep roots cool

🌿 Fertilization

• Feed in early spring with a balanced, slow-release evergreen fertilizer

• No heavy feeding required—this plant thrives with minimal maintenance

📏 Mature Size

• Height: 1–2 feet

• Width: 2–3 feet

• Naturally compact and low-growing with little to no pruning needed

🪴 Perfect Companions

Pairs beautifully with boxwoods, dwarf hollies, ornamental grasses, seasonal color, or tucked along walkways and garden edges for a polished look.

🤍 The Wrights Market Promise

At Wrights Market, we select plants that bring lasting beauty, ease, and intention to your home and garden. Our 3-Gallon Pancake Arborvitae is hand-selected for health and shape—ready to add timeless charm and evergreen elegance to your landscape.