Overview
Uses: Narrow privacy screens, vertical accents, foundation plantings, tight side yards, property borders, container statements.
Benefits: Extremely slender, upright evergreen with dense green foliage for strong year-round structure. Adds height without taking up space and holds its narrow form with minimal pruning.
USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–8
Sun: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Life Cycle: Evergreen Tree
Growth Habit: Columnar, Upright — tight vertical form with a strong central leader.
Foliage Color: Green
Mature Height: 15–20 feet
Mature Width: 1–1.5 feet
Bloom Season: Insignificant
Growth Rate: Fast
Summary
A bold vertical evergreen that turns the smallest spaces into a statement.
Sting™ Arborvitae from Proven Winners® ColorChoice® is all about clean lines and big impact. Its ultra-narrow, columnar habit adds height and structure where typical evergreens won’t fit, making it an ideal solution for side yards, tight foundation beds, and modern landscapes that call for strong vertical accents.
The dense, fragrant evergreen foliage stays attractive year-round, creating dependable privacy and a crisp green backdrop through every season. Plant it as a living exclamation point on its own, use it to frame an entry, or repeat it in a row for a sleek, space-saving screen.
Care
Sting™ Arborvitae Care
Plant in full sun to partial shade. For the densest growth and best screening, provide at least 6 hours of direct sunlight.
Prefers well-drained soil but adapts to many garden soils. Avoid consistently soggy sites.
Water regularly during the first growing season to establish roots. Once established, water during extended dry periods for best growth and color.
If fertilization is desired, apply slow release fertilizer in early spring.
Pruning is seldom needed. If shaping is desired, trim lightly in late spring without cutting back into thick, older wood.
Size
What Size is the Sting™ Arborvitae for Sale Online?
Plants ship in a greenhouse-grade grow pot and are actively growing at the time of shipment. Size and fullness vary by season and growth stage. If you have specific sizing questions, please contact us.
How Large Does Sting™ Arborvitae Grow?
At maturity, this extremely narrow evergreen typically reaches 15–20 feet tall and just 1–1.5 feet wide, forming a tight, columnar silhouette.
Additional Information
What is the botanical name of Sting™ Arborvitae?
The botanical name is Thuja occidentalis ‘SMNTOO’.
What makes Sting™ different from other arborvitae?
Sting™ is grown specifically for its ultra-slim footprint. It provides the height and structure of a tall evergreen while staying remarkably narrow, making it a strong choice for tight spaces where traditional screens are too wide.
How far apart should I plant it for a screen?
For a tight, continuous screen, space plants about 1–2 feet apart. For a looser look with more airflow, space them farther apart.
Where can I find more Proven Winners® options?
Browse additional selections in our Proven Winners® collection.
