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Thuja 'Mirjam' Conifer Plant - 3Ltr Pot

£1399
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Thuja ‘Mirjam’ – 3Ltr Pot

Thuja occidentalis ‘Mirjam’ is a compact, slow-growing evergreen conifer prized for its naturally rounded shape and attractive golden-green foliage. Its dense, neatly formed growth provides year-round colour and structure, making it an excellent choice for smaller gardens, borders, rockeries, and patio containers. Easy to maintain and fully hardy in UK conditions, this versatile dwarf conifer brings lasting ornamental interest to a wide range of garden settings.

Key Features

  • Compact, naturally rounded growth habit

  • Attractive golden-green evergreen foliage

  • Provides year-round colour and garden structure

  • Slow-growing and easy to maintain

  • Ideal for borders, rockeries, and patio containers

  • Thrives in full sun or partial shade

  • Fully hardy and suitable for UK gardens

  • Requires minimal pruning to maintain its shape

Product Description

Thuja ‘Mirjam’ is an attractive dwarf evergreen conifer that offers a combination of compact growth, colourful foliage, and year-round garden appeal. Its naturally dense, rounded form creates a neat appearance, making it particularly suitable for smaller outdoor spaces where a tidy, low-maintenance plant is desired.

The decorative golden-green foliage adds brightness and texture to garden displays throughout the year, creating an attractive contrast alongside darker evergreen shrubs, ornamental grasses, and flowering perennials. Its compact habit makes it especially versatile, working beautifully in mixed borders, rock gardens, gravel planting schemes, and decorative patio containers.

Ideal for contemporary and traditional gardens alike, Thuja ‘Mirjam’ can be used as a standalone feature or planted in groups to create a consistent, colourful display. Its slow-growing nature means it generally retains its attractive shape without frequent trimming, making it a rewarding option for gardeners looking for dependable evergreen interest with minimal upkeep.

This hardy conifer grows well in full sun or partial shade, with foliage colour generally strongest in a position receiving good light. It prefers moist but well-drained soil and tolerates a range of garden soil types, provided excess water can drain away effectively.

Whether used to brighten a small border, add structure to a rockery, or provide year-round interest in a container, Thuja ‘Mirjam’ is an excellent choice for adding compact evergreen beauty to the garden.

Specifications

  • Plant type: Dwarf evergreen conifer

  • Botanical name: Thuja occidentalis ‘Mirjam’

  • Pot size: 3 litre pot

  • Growth habit: Compact, dense, and rounded

  • Foliage: Decorative golden-green evergreen foliage

  • Evergreen: Yes

  • Position: Full sun to partial shade

  • Soil type: Most garden soils, including clay, loam, and sandy soils, provided drainage is adequate

  • Moisture: Moist but well-drained soil

  • Hardiness: Fully hardy in UK conditions

  • Pruning: Generally unnecessary; light trimming if required

  • Best for: Small gardens, borders, rockeries, gravel gardens, and patio containers

Care Tips

  • Plant in full sun or partial shade, choosing a brighter position for the best foliage colour.

  • Use moist, well-drained soil and avoid waterlogged conditions.

  • Water regularly during the first growing season to encourage healthy root establishment.

  • Once established, water during prolonged dry periods, particularly when growing in containers.

  • Apply an annual mulch to help retain moisture and improve soil conditions.

  • Feed lightly in spring with a suitable balanced fertiliser if needed.

  • Pruning is generally unnecessary due to its naturally compact shape.

  • If required, trim lightly in late spring to maintain a neat appearance.

Thuja ‘Mirjam’ is an excellent choice for gardeners seeking a compact, hardy evergreen with attractive golden-green foliage and a naturally tidy growth habit. Perfect for smaller gardens, borders, rockeries, and containers, this low-maintenance conifer provides year-round colour and structure without demanding extensive care.

The plant's growth rate and size will vary depending on planting position & conditions, and foliage colour and interest may vary from photo upon delivery, dependent on season.

Delivery Note: Please note that unfortunately we are currently unable to deliver plants to Northern Ireland.

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Delivery

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We aim to dispatch orders as quickly as possible using trusted couriers.

Your Questions Answered...

What are the delivery options and prices?

We offer Standard (3-5 working days) and Express (1-2 working days) delivery for a small additional charge.

- Postable items (e.g., seed packets, gift cards) - £2.95 via Royal Mail.
- Smaller, lighter items - £4.95 – £6.95.
- Larger, heavier, and fragile items - £9.95 – £19.95.
- Pallet deliveries (e.g., furniture) - from £69.95 (see kerbside pallet delivery details below).

The exact delivery charge is calculated at checkout based on your selected items.

New! Deliver to InPost Locker

Instead of home delivery, choose to collect your parcel from an InPost Locker near you.

- Delivery rates: £3.95 or £4.95 depending on item size.
- How it works: Choose InPost after completing your order. You'll receive a notification when your parcel is ready to collect.
- Collection options: Scan the QR code or open the locker remotely via the InPost app. If collecting from a shop, show your QR code to the staff.
- Collection time: You have 3 days to pick up your parcel. InPost will send a reminder 24 hours before expiry.
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Who delivers my order?

Depending on size and weight, orders are delivered by Royal Mail, Evri, or Parcelforce. Furniture and large items arrive via kerbside pallet delivery.

What is kerbside pallet delivery?

Large items like furniture are delivered on a pallet using a heavy goods vehicle. The pallet is placed at the nearest safe kerbside location. The driver cannot move it across uneven ground or remove the items from the pallet.

We can arrange a delivery date that suits you. If access for large vehicles is difficult, please let us know in advance.

What should I do if my order arrives damaged?

If your order is damaged in transit, email us a photo and your order number within 24 hours so we can resolve the issue.

Do you deliver to Northern Ireland?

Yes, though some larger or heavier items may incur a surcharge. Unfortunately, we cannot ship plants to Northern Ireland at this time.

Do any UK areas have a delivery surcharge?

Additional delivery charges may apply for:
- Channel Islands
- Northern Ireland
- Scottish Highlands & Islands
- Isle of Man & Isle of Wight
- Scilly Isles

What is the warranty on my purchase?

All products come with a manufacturer’s warranty (typically 12 months unless stated otherwise). Faulty items within the warranty period may be repaired or replaced subject to the manufacturer’s terms.

Still have questions?

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Returns

How do I return an item?

If a purchase is no longer required you are able to return the goods within 28 days of delivery for a full refund in accordance with our refunds policy set out in Clause 10 of our Terms & Conditions. We will refund any money received from you using the same method originally used by you to pay for your purchase. Please make sure that you include the sales order or invoice with your return.

When returning items to us, please ensure that any and all original packaging, instructions, tags etc are included as supplied to you. We recommend using a recorded/insured service to return your order. The Old Railway Garden Centre cannot be held responsible for returned items lost or damaged in transit to us.