Pancake Arborvitae in Southern Living Plant Collection brown container

Linda Vater prepares to create a topiary from Pancake Arborvitae as it sits on a stool, in its brown Southern Living plastic pot with a pair of red shears in the foreground

A 12 in. Pancake Arborvitae pruned to a topiary shape sits in a brown plastic Southern Living container

An up close look at the fine textured blue green foliage of Pancake Arborvitae

Linda Vater sits with her white Westie dog in the back of a red retro pick-up truck surrounded by Southern Living plant, Pancake Arborvitae

Pancake™ Arborvitae

Thuja Occidentalis 'Concesarini' PP24013

This versatile evergreen shrub tolerates full sun and sandy soil. Its flattened dense habit needs no pruning. Deep sage green foliage transitions to eye-catching blue in winter. Add structure in your landscape or use as a year-round focal point.

Light Needs

Full Sun

USDA Zones

USDA Zones 4a - 7b

mature dimensions

12–18″ high x 2–3′ wide

More About Pancake™ Arborvitae

Bloom/Feature

Versatile evergreen shrub features a flattened dense habit and requires no pruning. Deep sage green foliage.

Evergreen or Deciduous?

Evergreen

Plant Hardiness

Hardy to -40°F to -30°F

Key Features

Compact Habit, Deer Resistant, Disease / Pest Resistance, Drought Tolerance, Dwarf, Easy Care, Heat Tolerance, Water-wise

Flowering Season

None

Uses

Accent, Border, Coastal, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Hedge, Low Hedge

Water Needs

Medium

Fertilize

Yearly in early spring

Pruning

None Needed

Planting Instructions

• Water before planting

• Plant in full sun

• Dig hole 2X the width of pot

• Backfill and plant 1″-2″ above soil level

• Water and add more soil if needed

• Mulch plants 1-2″ deep around plant, avoiding area closest to stem

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October 24, 2023