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Dwarf Cedar Shrubs
Dwarf Cedar Shrubs. Depending upon the species, cedars grow to tree form in most cases, attaining heights that make them impractical choices for smaller landscapes. Solving this dilemma are dwarf cedar cultivars that are shrubs, capable of growing in small yards and used for a number of purposes. These dwarf cedar shrubs usually require full sun...
Depending upon the species, cedars grow to tree form in most cases, attaining heights that make them impractical choices for smaller landscapes. Solving this dilemma are dwarf cedar cultivars that are shrubs, capable of growing in small yards and used for a number of purposes. These dwarf cedar shrubs usually require full sun and acidic soil to grow.
Cedar of Lebanon Hedgehog
Turkey and Lebanon are the native home of the Cedar of Lebanon (Cedrus libani), a cedar sometimes growing to well over 100 feet high. The cultivar called Hedgehog though rarely grows taller than 1 foot, with a spread of about 30 inches. The slow-growing shrub has gray-blue needles and serves as a foundation plant or in rock gardens. Hedgehog does poorly if planted in wet areas; however, it tolerates drought to some degree after it takes hold.
Eastern Red Cedar Grey Owl
The Grey Owl hybrid of the eastern red cedar (Juniperus virginiana) is versatile in that it grows in cold and hot climates, from USDA plant hardiness zones 2 through 9. Grey Owl takes its name from its feathery silver-bluish foliage. The dwarf shrub stays low to the ground, between 18 and 36 inches, but spread out as far as 6 feet over time. Grey Owl tolerates various soil types, exposure to wind and the effects of urban pollution. The female specimens produce cones resembling berries that attract birds.
Northern White Cedar Hetz Midget
Also known as American arborvitae, the northern white cedar (Thuja occidenatlis) features a cultivar known as Hetz Midget. This dwarf cedar takes on a globe shape as it develops in full sun to partial shade locations. Hetz Midget grows in cold climates, but the warm weather of USDA zone 7 is its limit in terms of heat resistance. Growing to between 3 and 4 feet tall, Hetz Midget is a candidate for rock gardens and as a foundation species. Hetz Midget has blue-green, scale-like foliage that fans out in clusters on its branches.
Western Red Cedar Cuprea
Western red cedar (Thuja plicata) is a native tree of the Pacific Northwest, with some towering to 200 feet tall. The dwarf cedar shrub Cuprea is a cultivar a fraction of this size, with a maximum height of about 4 feet. It requires as much as 10 years just to reach 2 feet high, making it a great option in small groupings, as a small hedge or as a shrub for a rock garden. Cuprea struggles in dry soil and prefers well-draining spots in sun or shade. The foliage has a mix of greens and yellows, with the winter weather turning it coppery yellow.
