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Thuja occidentalis 'Pancake' - Pancake Thuja

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Thuja occidentalis 'Pancake' is a visually compelling dwarf evergreen shrub, cleverly nicknamed Pancake Thuja for its characteristically flat, layered foliage. This low-maintenance marvel combines aesthetic charm with hardy resilience—it proudly exhibits a textile of blue-gray, needle-like leaves that transition to an autumnal bronze as cooler temperatures arrive. With a mature height of up to 2-3 feet, it serves as the perfect piece for enhancing low borders, creating graceful edging, or enriching rock gardens. The Pancake Thuja elegantly thrives in areas of full sun to partial shade, requiring a moderate amount of water and well-drained soils for optimum growth. Embracing its North American roots, it stands tart against deer and common garden pests, offering a unique blend of visual intrigue and enduring robustness to any landscape design.

  • Size: Up to 2-3 feet tall
  • Foliage: Blue-gray, needle-like leaves turning bronze in winter
  • Water usage: Moderate
  • Sun exposure: Full sun to partial shade
  • Resilience: Deer resistant
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