Little Giant Cedar (Thuja occidentalis ‘Little Giant’) is a compact, globe-shaped evergreen valued for its dense, soft-textured foliage and tidy, naturally rounded habit. Its rich green sprays of scale-like needles hold their colour well through the growing season and take on subtle bronze tones in winter. Slow growing and very uniform, Little Giant Cedar is an excellent low-maintenance choice for foundation plantings, low hedges, and mixed shrub borders in Regina’s challenging prairie climate.
- Size: Typically grows 0.9–1.2 m (3–4 ft) tall and wide, forming a symmetrical, rounded mound with age
- Hardiness: Zone 3, well suited to Regina, SK conditions
- Light: Performs best in full sun to partial shade; fuller growth occurs with more sun
- Soil: Prefers well-drained soil, but adapts to a range of soil types if drainage is adequate
- Moisture: Requires consistent moisture, especially during establishment; avoid prolonged drought
- Growth Habit: Naturally compact and rounded, requiring little to no pruning
- Landscape Use: Ideal for foundation plantings, low screens, accent shrubs, and formal gardens
- Maintenance: Low, with minimal pruning needed to maintain shape