Thuja Whip It Good® Arborvitae

Densely Textured Evergreen Form for Year-Round Structure and Style

Whip It Good® arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) brings distinctive texture and structure to the garden with its long, thread-like evergreen foliage and compact, globe-shaped form. Bred as an improvement on the popular 'Whipcord' variety, Whip It Good® boasts denser foliage, better shape retention, and a faster growth rate, making it ideal for both containers and landscapes. With its rich green color and consistent year-round appeal, this variety stands out as a reliable, attractive presence through all seasons.

This compact shrub matures at 3 to 5 feet tall and wide, offering flexible placement in borders, foundation plantings, and mass groupings. It also makes a beautiful, low-maintenance alternative to boxwood in formal or informal plantings. Native to North America, Thuja is well-suited to varied garden conditions and performs particularly well when paired with evergreen companions like Ilex, Buxus, or Juniperus. Use it to add interest and texture where space is limited or where evergreen color is desired year-round.

Thuja Whip It Good® thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers well-drained soil that can range from clay to alkaline. It is cold hardy to USDA Zone 3 and maintains its tidy shape with minimal pruning. Developed by the University of Georgia and offered by Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Flowering Shrubs, this improved arborvitae offers exceptional form, vigor, and year-round performance in both home and professional landscapes.

SKU: 44752
Genus: Thuja
Species: occidentalis
Variety: 'RutThu2'
Item Form: 1-Quart
Size:
Foliage Color: Medium Green
Habit: Mound-shaped
Light Requirements: Full SunPart Shade
Moisture Requirements: Dry, Moist, well-drained
Soil Type: Clay, Normal, loamy
Uses:

• Beds
• Border
• Containers
• Fall Color

Special Features:

• Easy Care Plants
• Evergreen
• Fall Color
• Fast Growing
• Award Winner

Hardiness Zones: 3 - 7
State Shipping Restrictions: GU, HI, PR, VI