{"product_id":"planet-earth-arborvitae","title":"Planet Earth Arborvitae","description":"\u003ch1\u003eA Rich Green Compact Globe That Holds Winter Color\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlanet Earth Arborvitae (\u003cem\u003eThuja occidentalis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Planet Earth', a First Editions selection) is a rounded, compact evergreen with deep green foliage that resists the winter bronzing common to globe arborvitae. Growing slowly to 3-4 feet tall and wide, it keeps a neat shape with little care - a versatile green anchor for foundations and mixed beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanet Earth 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 'Planet Earth'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlanet Earth Arborvitae, First Editions Planet Earth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-4 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 - 3-6 inches per year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to part shade (4+ hours)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate; water deeply through the first two seasons.\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\u003eAdaptable; tolerates Minnesota clay-loam.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFoliage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvergreen - deep green foliage that resists winter bronzing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReliable to -40F.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow - deer browse arborvitae; protect with fencing or repellent the first 2-3 winters.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNative Status\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpecies native to Minnesota; 'Planet Earth' is a cultivated globe selection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanet Earth Arborvitae Uses in Minnesota Landscapes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFoundation Plantings and Front-of-Border Structure\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt a tidy 3 to 4 feet tall and wide, Planet Earth holds a naturally round shape that gives foundation beds year-round structure without ever outgrowing the window line. Repeat three or five along the front of the house, or use single globes to frame a walkway or entry in Edina, Plymouth, or Woodbury. Because it stays small and round on its own, it never needs the shearing a full-size hedge demands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLow Edges, Mass Plantings, and Small Spaces\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts compact size makes Planet Earth ideal for the tight beds of townhomes and smaller lots where a big evergreen would swallow the space. Group several as a low informal edge along a bed or path, or tuck single plants between perennials for an evergreen anchor that carries the garden through winter in Maple Grove and St. Paul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eContainers and Year-Round Color\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlanet Earth is small enough to anchor a large entry container or patio pot, and its deep green foliage resists the dull winter bronzing that plagues many arborvitae — so it stays a rich green through the cold months. In a container, give it extra winter protection, since potted roots are far less insulated than those in the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant Planet Earth Arborvitae in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an evergreen, Planet Earth establishes best when planted in \u003cstrong\u003elate August through mid-September\u003c\/strong\u003e. The soil is still warm enough to drive root growth, while cooler air eases transplant stress and gives the plant six to eight weeks to settle in before the ground freezes around mid-November. \u003cstrong\u003eSpring (late April through May)\u003c\/strong\u003e is the solid second choice, leaving a full season to root before the first winter. Avoid the heat of midsummer, and never plant after mid-October — evergreens set out too late are prone to winter desiccation before their roots can support them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Planet Earth Arborvitae\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDig wide, not deep.\u003c\/strong\u003e Make the hole 2 to 3 times the width of the root ball but no deeper — the top of the root ball should sit slightly above grade. In heavy clay, go even wider.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMind the moisture.\u003c\/strong\u003e Arborvitae like consistent moisture, so a spot that doesn't bake dry is ideal — but avoid standing water; if drainage is poor, mound-plant a few inches high.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackfill with amended soil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mix your native soil with 20 to 30 percent compost to hold moisture and loosen heavy clay; this species rewards a richer backfill than junipers do.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpace for the use.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set plants about 3 feet apart for a low mass planting or edge, or use single globes as accents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuild a water basin.\u003c\/strong\u003e Form a 3 to 4 inch soil ring around the base to channel water to the roots. Flatten it before winter so ice doesn't collect against the trunk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulch with bark.\u003c\/strong\u003e Spread 2 to 3 inches of shredded bark or wood chips, kept 2 inches off the trunk, to lock in the moisture arborvitae crave. Skip gravel mulch — it bakes roots and gives no winter insulation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Planet Earth Arborvitae in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFirst Year Watering Schedule\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeeks 1–2: Deep soak every 1 to 2 days (15–25 minutes at a slow trickle).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonth 1–2: Every 2 to 3 days — arborvitae need more consistent moisture than junipers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonth 3–6: Every 4 to 6 days during active growth; don't let the root zone dry out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStop watering 2 to 3 weeks before the ground freezes (late October in the metro) — then give one last deep soak in early December, especially if fall was dry, to limit winter burn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAfter Year One\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater deeply through the first two seasons while the plant establishes. After that, Planet Earth needs supplemental water mainly during dry spells — a deep soak every 7 to 10 days when there's been two-plus weeks without rain. It is less drought-tolerant than juniper or spruce, so don't let it bake, and always finish with that early-December deep watering before freeze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill Planet Earth Arborvitae survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — it's hardy to roughly -40°F (USDA zone 3), and one of its best traits is that it resists the winter bronzing that turns many arborvitae a dull brown, so it stays deep green through the cold. The main thing to manage is winter burn in very exposed sites; a deep December watering and, for newly planted globes, a light burlap screen the first winter help it sail through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it deer-resistant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo — arborvitae are a favorite winter browse for Minnesota deer, and Planet Earth is no exception, especially in high-pressure western suburbs like Minnetonka, Wayzata, and Chanhassen. The good news is that its small 3-to-4-foot size makes it easy to protect: a quick burlap or netting wrap, or a rotated repellent, gets it through winter. Plan on protecting it the first 2 to 3 winters if deer visit your yard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does it get, and does it need pruning?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlanet Earth tops out around 3 to 4 feet tall and wide and grows slowly — just 3 to 6 inches a year — holding a round shape on its own. That means no regular shearing; an occasional light trim is all it ever needs to stay tidy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMr. Bowling Ball Arborvitae\u003c\/strong\u003e — a soft, feathery dwarf globe in a similar compact size for foundations and borders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGolden Globe Arborvitae\u003c\/strong\u003e — a rounded globe with bright golden-yellow foliage for a pop of color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutumn Moon Arborvitae\u003c\/strong\u003e — a compact selection with seasonal color shifts for mixed beds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLemon Burst Arborvitae\u003c\/strong\u003e — a small gold-tipped globe that brightens shadier corners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#2 Gallon","offer_id":54281662169393,"sku":"GT-E3297.2","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#5 Gallon","offer_id":54281662202161,"sku":"GT-E3297.4","price":41.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/planet-earth-arborvitae.jpg?v=1779469309","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/planet-earth-arborvitae","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}