When the summer flowers fade and the holiday season approaches, a living evergreen can bring fresh color and warmth to your front porch.
Leprechaun™ Arborvitae, grown by Woodburn Nursery, offers a naturally full, upright shape that makes it an attractive choice for seasonal decorating. With a few simple touches, it can brighten your entrance throughout winter and become a lasting addition to your garden.
Here are five easy ways to make it part of your winter décor.
1. A Little Holiday Glow
Sometimes all you need is a little sparkle.
Wrap warm white outdoor lights loosely around your arborvitae and add a few simple ribbon bows. The green foliage provides a beautiful backdrop without needing elaborate decorations.
Choose outdoor-rated lights and avoid wrapping branches too tightly.
2. Make an Entrance
Create a welcoming entryway with two matching arborvitae placed on either side of your front door.
Choose coordinating containers and add lanterns with battery-operated candles for a warm evening glow.
Allow enough space for the plants, containers, and people entering your home.
3. Keep It Natural
For a rustic winter look, pair your arborvitae with pinecones, dried orange slices, and natural twine.
These simple materials complement the evergreen foliage and create a look that works well beyond the holidays.
Keep decorations lightweight and avoid tying anything tightly around the branches.
4. Less, but Lovely
Prefer a simpler style?
Place your arborvitae in a neutral-colored container and add one small wooden star or understated ornament.
The natural shape and green foliage do the rest.
It's a clean, timeless look that can stay in place throughout winter.
5. Light the Garden Edge
Leprechaun™ Arborvitae can also bring structure and greenery to a garden border or pathway.
A grouping of these evergreens, decorated with subtle outdoor lights, creates a welcoming winter display.
If planting them in the ground, allow room for their eventual growth. Confirm mature dimensions and spacing recommendations with Woodburn before planting.
Keeping Your Arborvitae Healthy Through Winter
A living evergreen needs a little attention, especially when grown in a container.
- Good drainage: Choose a container with drainage holes to prevent water from collecting around the roots.
- Winter watering: Check soil moisture when the soil is not frozen, and water when needed.
- Protect the roots: Container-grown roots are more exposed to winter cold. In colder climates, the pot may need insulation or a more protected location.
- Keep decorations light: Avoid heavy ornaments or tight strings of lights that could damage branches.
Winter protection needs vary by climate. Ask your local independent garden center how best to overwinter a container-grown arborvitae in your area.
A Lasting Addition to Your Garden
One of the nicest things about decorating with a living evergreen is enjoying it long after the holidays.
With the right growing conditions, Leprechaun™ Arborvitae can become a permanent part of your landscape.
Choose a suitable location with well-drained soil, follow Woodburn's recommended growing requirements, and give the plant enough room to mature.
Where to Find Leprechaun™ Arborvitae
Leprechaun™ Arborvitae is grown by Woodburn Nursery for independent garden centers.
Ask your local garden center about availability and whether this evergreen is a good fit for your climate and growing space.
See Leprechaun™ Arborvitae in the GardenSage™ app for its care details.
Woodburn Nursery is a SmartPlant® client featured in this article.
Which Look Is Your Favorite?
From a little holiday sparkle to a simple natural display, there are plenty of ways to enjoy a living evergreen through winter.
Which of these five looks would you try at home?