Add year-round structure with Thuja occidentalis 'Cheer Drops™' (Arborvitae 'Cheer Drops™'), a naturally teardrop-shaped evergreen that stays neat without constant shearing. Its dense, bright green sprays keep their fresh color through the seasons, giving you dependable form for foundation plantings, hedges, and standout accents in mixed borders.

Site it where it can mature at 120-216 inches tall, and allow enough room for its eventual spread. Plant in moist, well-drained soil, then water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish a strong root system. After establishment, keep moisture consistent, especially in hot, dry spells, to help prevent browning inside the plant.

For best performance, grow it in full sun to part shade. In lower light it can tolerate partial shade, but growth may be less dense. A 2-3 inch mulch layer helps hold soil moisture and moderates temperature swings; keep mulch pulled back from the trunk to reduce rot issues.

Pruning is usually optional because the plant holds its shape naturally. If you choose to tidy it, prune lightly in late spring to early summer after new growth appears, and avoid cutting back into old, leafless wood. With steady moisture and minimal fuss, you will have a clean, architectural evergreen that looks polished all year.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 3-7 (-40 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun   Part sun
• Growth rate: Slow
• Mature height: 120-216"
• Spread: 120-216"
• Evergreen: Yes

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