{"product_id":"tater-tot-arborvitae","title":"Tater Tot® Arborvitae","description":"\u003cp\u003eChoose Tater Tot Arborvitae (\u003cem\u003eThuja occidentalis\u003c\/em\u003e '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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003caside class=\"pgne-recommendation\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePGNE Recommendation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoundation fronts and edging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall-space and low beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContainers and entryway pots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-maintenance evergreen structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNot recommended for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrivacy screening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast coverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight or backdrop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy deer-pressure sites without protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/aside\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuy This If\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want an evergreen that stays small without pruning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need tidy structure in a tight spot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou like a clean, rounded form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSkip This If\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need screening or height.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want quick, large coverage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeer pressure is heavy and unprotected.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePGNE Report Card\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrade\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhy\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLandscape Impact\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eB+\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA crisp evergreen globe gives beds year-round structure and a neat, finished look.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIt is slow and dwarf by design, which keeps it tidy but means no quick fill.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIt holds its globe shape on its own — little to no pruning needed.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eC-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArborvitae is a deer favorite; protect it in winter where pressure is heavy.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSmall Space Fit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA+\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIts compact globe is ideal for edging, foundations, and containers.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eScreening Value\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFar too small to screen — this is an accent, not a hedge.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCold Hardiness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA+\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardy to zone 3, so it sails through New England winters.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOur Experience\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThuja occidentalis 'Tater Tot'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMature Height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMature Width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHardiness Zones\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3a-7b\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpacing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSun\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull Sun to Part Shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMoisture\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAverage to moist\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrowth Habit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDwarf, rounded, globe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEvergreen\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCustomers Usually Ask\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow big does it really get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSmall and slow — roughly 1-2 ft tall and wide over many years, holding a natural globe shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo I need to prune it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. It keeps its rounded form on its own; a light tidy-up is optional.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill it work in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — its size and slow growth make it a strong container and entryway plant. Keep it watered and it is hardy enough to overwinter here.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan it screen a view?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, it stays far too small; choose an upright arborvitae like North Pole for screening.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pro Growers of New England, Inc","offers":[{"title":"#3 PW - 12-18\"","offer_id":43029531492437,"sku":"PGNE-11027","price":51.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#2 PW - 9-15\"","offer_id":43030678863957,"sku":"PGNE-11028","price":29.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/0715\/2725\/files\/tiny_tot_arborvitae_3.jpg?v=1789986243","url":"https:\/\/www.progrowersne.com\/products\/tater-tot-arborvitae","provider":"Pro Growers of New England, Inc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}