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Tater Tot® Arborvitae
Tater Tot® Arborvitae
$51.75
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| 10-19 | 10% off | $46.57 ea |
| 20+ | 15% off | $43.99 ea |
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Thuja occidentalis 'Tater Tot'
Choose Tater Tot Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis 'Tater Tot') for a tidy, no-fuss little evergreen globe that holds a neat rounded shape on its own. The honest tradeoff: it is genuinely small and slow, so it is an accent and edger, not a screen or a fast way to fill space.
Buy This If
- You want an evergreen that stays small without pruning.
- You need tidy structure in a tight spot.
- You like a clean, rounded form.
Skip This If
- You need screening or height.
- You want quick, large coverage.
- Deer pressure is heavy and unprotected.
PGNE Report Card
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | B+ | A crisp evergreen globe gives beds year-round structure and a neat, finished look. |
| Growth Rate | C | It is slow and dwarf by design, which keeps it tidy but means no quick fill. |
| Maintenance | A | It holds its globe shape on its own — little to no pruning needed. |
| Deer Resistance | C- | Arborvitae is a deer favorite; protect it in winter where pressure is heavy. |
| Small Space Fit | A+ | Its compact globe is ideal for edging, foundations, and containers. |
| Screening Value | F | Far too small to screen — this is an accent, not a hedge. |
| Cold Hardiness | A+ | Hardy to zone 3, so it sails through New England winters. |
Our Experience
At PGNE, we'd reach for this when a customer wants dependable evergreen structure in a small footprint — flanking a door, edging a walk, or anchoring a container — without signing up for shearing. For screening or backdrop, we'd point you to an upright arborvitae instead.
Plant Facts
| Botanical Name | Thuja occidentalis 'Tater Tot' |
|---|---|
| Mature Height | 2 ft |
| Mature Width | 2 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 3a-7b |
| Spacing | 2 ft |
| Sun | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Moisture | Average to moist |
| Growth Habit | Dwarf, rounded, globe |
| Evergreen | Yes |
Customers Usually Ask
How big does it really get?
Small and slow — roughly 1-2 ft tall and wide over many years, holding a natural globe shape.
Do I need to prune it?
No. It keeps its rounded form on its own; a light tidy-up is optional.
Will it work in a pot?
Yes — its size and slow growth make it a strong container and entryway plant. Keep it watered and it is hardy enough to overwinter here.
Can it screen a view?
No, it stays far too small; choose an upright arborvitae like North Pole for screening.
Why buy evergreen trees in the fall
- Plant now, screened by next summer
- Large sizes we deliver ourselves, fully rigged
- Roots keep growing into November in New England soil
Locally grown for New England conditions
Every plant in our Fall Sale is grown or hardened off right here in New Hampshire, so it's already acclimated to New England winters before it ever leaves our nursery.
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-11027
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