Thuja plicata 'Little Boy' has a spherical to oval growth habit. For this conifer, the name 'Little Boy' was chosen for a reason. It has a compact growth habit and is approximately 3 ft (1 m) high. The foliage of 'Little Boy' is yellow-green in summer and changes in winter to warm orange-bronze. 'Little Boy' is a slow grower and ideal for small gardens. It is a perfect and healthy alternative to Buxus hedges.