Morgan Arborvitae

Price range: $20.00 through $35.00

Morgan Arborvitae is a dwarf selection of Chinese Arborvitae that was founded by Mal Morgan of Andrews Nursery in Australia in the 1970’s. Its bright chartreuse foliage, vertically oriented and resembling fans, are densely layered together, and turn auburn in fall and winter. It grows very, very slow and maintains its compact, conical form, making it ideal for a pop of color in a small space, tight residential planting or a short, no-prune hedgerow. Needs well-draining soil and good air movement through its canopy. In snowier climates it may be beneficial to protect from heavy accumulation. Morgan Arborvitae boasts year-round vibrant color in a small package. *Also known as Platycladus orientalis ‘Morgan’*

Botanical Name: Thuja orientalis ‘Morgan’
USDA Zone: 5 – 9
Average Height: 3′ – 4′ typically
Average Width: 2′ – 3′
Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Part Sun

Morgan Arborvitae Planting/Care Instructions

Before planting, have your soil tested to see what amendments are needed. Click this link to check your frost dates: Frost Dates. Check the light preferences for your plant and choose your location accordingly.

When you receive your Morgan Arborvitae, soak the root ball in water for 20 minutes upon arrival before planting or potting. Gently break up the root ball. This will help the roots of your Morgan Arborvitae to grow out into the soil. Dig a hole slightly larger than the root ball of your plant. Fill in the hole tightly with soil to avoid any air pockets.

Add a bit of slow-release fertilizer to help new plants to grow quickly. Add the recommended amount per fertilizer instructions. Be sure to water your Morgan Arborvitae until it is established. In addition, pull weeds out when they appear. They take nutrients from the soil.

Additionally, certain plants may need staking. Whenever they become too heavy to stand on their own, add bamboo or fiberglass stakes for the plants to lean against or tie up for support.
Prune plants as needed to encourage growth. Always sterilize your pruners when pruning plants to prevent the spread of diseases.

If you have trouble keeping up with your pruners, check out our locally hand-made leather pruner holster here.

Lastly, enjoy your Morgan Arborvitae and your time in the garden!

SKU: MORGANARB Category: Evergreens and Conifers Tags: Arborvitae, chartreuse foliage, compact, dwarf conifer, fall color, low hecge, no pruning, residential planting

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Please Note: We currently do not ship plants to Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon, Utah or Washington. These states have strict shipping regulations against pests from other states. Extended transit time is also a factor in this decision. We are sorry for the inconvenience. Many factors influence which plants will thrive in a given location. Heat, cold, and elevation are just a few that can have a big impact. ** Pot size may vary as the size of plant could dictate the price.

We grow some plants, especially Japanese maples, in a greenhouse. For this reason, the colors may not be true to what they would be if they were grown in the sun. In this case, plants should be slowly acclimated to sunnier areas.

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