{"product_id":"first-editions-technito-arborvitae","title":"First Editions Technito Arborvitae","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThe Compact Pyramidal Arborvitae for Smaller Twin Cities Yards\u003c\/h1\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eTechnito Arborvitae (\u003cem\u003eThuja occidentalis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Bailjohn', sold under the First Editions brand) is a compact, dense pyramidal arborvitae developed by Bailey Nurseries right here in Minnesota. At 6–8 feet tall and 3–4 feet wide, it's a more manageable cousin to standard 'Techny' — ideal for Twin Cities yards where a 12-foot hedge would be overwhelming. Reliable to -40°F, deep rich green color year-round. Perfect for foundation plantings, low privacy screens, and accent rows in Minneapolis bungalow yards or compact Edina lots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eFirst Editions Technito Arborvitae Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003ctable\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eThuja occidentalis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Bailjohn'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFirst Editions Technito Arborvitae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6–8 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–4 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlow to moderate — 6–12 inches per year in Minnesota\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun (6+ hours) for densest form; tolerates part shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate. Established plants tolerate average rainfall.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSDA Zones\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–7 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTolerates Minnesota clay-loam. Adaptable to most soil types with adequate drainage.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFoliage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvergreen — dense scaled needles, deep green color holds through winter without bronzing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReliable to -40°F. Bred in Minnesota by Bailey Nurseries for cold-climate performance.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtect in first 1–2 years — deer browse young arborvitae heavily in winter, especially in western suburbs.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNative Status\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpecies (\u003cem\u003eThuja occidentalis\u003c\/em\u003e \/ Eastern White Cedar) is native to Minnesota; 'Bailjohn'\/Technito is a cultivated compact form bred in Minnesota\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eFirst Editions Technito Arborvitae Uses in Minnesota Landscapes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eFoundation Plantings and Side-Yard Screens\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 6–8 feet mature, Technito is right-sized for foundation plantings under second-story windows or for screening utility boxes, AC units, and side-yard views. Space 3 feet apart for a tight low hedge or 4–5 feet for individual specimens. Pairs well with Boxwood 'Green Velvet' and Hetz Midget Arborvitae for layered evergreen beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLow Privacy Hedge for Smaller Lots\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere standard 'Techny' would form a 12-foot wall, Technito creates a 6–8 foot privacy ribbon — high enough to block sightlines from neighboring driveways and patios but low enough to preserve sightlines and sun in the yard itself. A 30-foot run takes about 10 plants on 3-foot spacing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant First Editions Technito Arborvitae in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eFall — late August through mid-September — is the ideal planting window for evergreens like First Editions Technito Arborvitae. Soil is still warm enough for root development, cool air reduces transplant shock, and the plant gets 6–8 weeks to establish roots before the typical mid-November ground freeze in the Twin Cities. The earlier window matters specifically for evergreens because they continue losing moisture through their needles all winter, so root establishment before freeze is critical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eSpring (late April through May, after ground thaw) is the second-best window — you get a full growing season ahead. Avoid summer planting (June–August) when possible; if you must, water heavily and mulch deeply. Never plant after mid-October or before late April, when frozen ground or frost-heaving will kill new roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant First Editions Technito Arborvitae\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003col\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDig wide, not deep — 2–3x the root ball width, same depth. In heavy clay, dig even wider (3–4x).\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCheck for clay hardpan — if water pools in the hole, break through the clay layer or mound-plant 2–3 inches above grade to improve drainage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBackfill with native soil mixed with 20–30% compost. Don't fill the hole with pure compost — it creates a \"container\" effect that traps water around the roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSpacing — 3 feet apart for a closed low hedge; 4–5 feet for individual specimens; 30-foot run = ~10 plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBuild a 3–4 inch water basin around the plant to direct water to the roots. Flatten or remove the basin in late October to prevent ice damage over winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMulch with 2–3 inches of shredded bark or wood chip mulch, kept 2 inches away from the trunk. Do NOT use gravel mulch — it doesn't insulate roots in Minnesota winters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ol\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eWatering First Editions Technito Arborvitae in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eFirst Year Watering Schedule\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWeeks 1–2: Every 1–2 days, deep and slow (15–25 minutes)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMonth 1–2: Every 3–4 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMonth 3–6: Every 5–7 days during active growth; less if rainfall is adequate (Minnesota averages roughly 3 inches\/month June–August)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eStop watering 2–3 weeks before ground freeze (typically late October in Twin Cities metro). Continued late-fall watering can push tender new growth that gets killed by winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOne deep watering in early December is a good idea for evergreens if fall has been dry — it helps the plant resist winter desiccation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eAfter Year One\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eEstablished First Editions Technito Arborvitae rarely needs supplemental water. Water deeply during droughts (2+ weeks of no rain combined with temps above 80°F).\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSoak to 6–8 inches depth, every 7–14 days during dry spells. Let natural rainfall do the rest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eDrip Irrigation in Minnesota\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eDrip works well for First Editions Technito Arborvitae if your beds already have a system. Place emitters 12–18 inches from the trunk. Always blow out lines and shut off the timer by early October — frozen drip lines split.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill Technito survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — it was bred in Minnesota by Bailey Nurseries specifically for the climate. Rated to USDA zone 3 (-40°F). No protection needed for established plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is Technito different from regular 'Techny' Arborvitae?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Techny' is a 12–15 ft tall hedge form; Technito ('Bailjohn') is a compact 6–8 ft cultivar developed from similar Bailey Nurseries breeding stock. Same dark green color and zone 3 hardiness in a much smaller footprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill deer eat it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, like all arborvitae, Technito is browsed in winter when food is scarce. Protect first-year plants with snow fence or netting, especially in Minnetonka, Wayzata, Eden Prairie, and Chanhassen. Established plants over 5 ft are usually browsed only on the lower limbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlow to moderate — 6–12 inches per year in Minnesota. A 7-gallon plant (~3–4 ft tall at purchase) reaches mature 6–8 ft in 5–7 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Technito the same as 'Bailjohn'?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — 'Bailjohn' is the patented cultivar name; Technito is the trademark Bailey uses to market it under the First Editions brand. Same plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e'Techny' Arborvitae\u003c\/strong\u003e — Taller (12–15 ft) cousin from the same Bailey Nurseries lineage for two-tier privacy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBoxwood 'Green Velvet'\u003c\/strong\u003e — Low globe form (3–4 ft) that anchors the base of Technito plantings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHetz Midget Arborvitae\u003c\/strong\u003e — Dwarf 3–4 ft companion in matching evergreen color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLimelight Hydrangea\u003c\/strong\u003e — Deciduous accent that pairs lime-green summer blooms against Technito's dark green backdrop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- tt-enriched --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Many First Editions Technito Arborvitae Do I Need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a closed low privacy hedge, space Technito 3 feet on center — its 3–4 foot mature width knits the row together:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHedge Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlants Needed (3 ft spacing)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13–14 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor individual foundation specimens, allow 4–5 feet between plants so each keeps its own pyramidal shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFirst Editions Technito Arborvitae Season-by-Season in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh deep-green growth flushes from every branch tip as the soil warms in late April and May, adding 6–12 inches over the season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e A dense, tidy pyramid of scaled evergreen foliage that holds its shape with no shearing — a crisp backdrop for blooming shrubs and perennials.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keeps its rich green color while deciduous neighbors go bare, becoming the structural anchor of the bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stays deep green with no bronzing, blocking sightlines and catching snow on its dense branches — privacy and color when the yard needs it most.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Minnesota Native   ✔ Evergreen   ✔ Four-Season Interest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant It With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/techny-arborvitae\"\u003eTechny Arborvitae\u003c\/a\u003e — the full-size 12–15 ft cousin from the same Bailey lineage for a two-tier privacy planting behind Technito.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hetz-midget-arborvitae\"\u003eHetz Midget Arborvitae\u003c\/a\u003e — dwarf 3–4 ft globe in matching deep green to anchor the front of the bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/limelight-hydrangea\"\u003eLimelight Hydrangea\u003c\/a\u003e — lime-green summer blooms that pop against Technito's dark evergreen backdrop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/emerald-green-arborvitae\"\u003eEmerald Green Arborvitae\u003c\/a\u003e — a narrower, taller column where you need a vertical accent in the same planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs First Editions Technito Arborvitae Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose Technito if you want a no-shear evergreen screen in the 6–8 foot range: full sun (6+ hours), any reasonably drained soil including Twin Cities clay-loam, and a footprint just 3–4 feet wide. It's not a fit if deer pressure is heavy and you can't protect young plants for the first winter or two — like all arborvitae it's a favorite winter browse — or if you need fast results, since it climbs only 6–12 inches a year.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#2 Gallon","offer_id":54114515157297,"sku":null,"price":37.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#5 Gallon","offer_id":54114515190065,"sku":null,"price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#7 Gallon","offer_id":54114515222833,"sku":null,"price":91.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4' BB","offer_id":54114515255601,"sku":null,"price":274.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/img_09_first-editions-technito-a.jpg?v=1778046949","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/first-editions-technito-arborvitae","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}