Dwarf Golden Arborvitae
Thuja orientalis 'Aurea Nana'
Pronunciation: THOO-yuh or-ee-en-TAY-liss AW-ree-uh NAN-uh
SKU #07290
| Description | A compactly branched dwarf evergreen shrub with a handsome naturally pointed globe shape that rarely requires pruning. Bright golden yellow foliage develops into a rich bronze color in winter. Excellent choice for use in pairs or groups in borders, in formal rows, or in containers. |
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| Light | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Watering | Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry. |
| Blooms | Conifer; prized for foliage. |
| Mature Size | Slowly reaches 4 to 6 ft. tall, 3 to 5 ft. wide; no pruning necessary. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Waterwise, Compact Form, Benefits Birds |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge |
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| Design Ideas | This compact evergreen makes an interesting accent as a foundation plant or combined with other shrubs in the garden. Use it as the focal point with lower-growing shrubs and perennials for an attractive grouping in even small gardens. |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Smoke Tree (Cotinus); Rose (Rosa); Daylily (Hemerocallis); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Spirea (Spiraea) |
| Care | Provide enriched, well-drained soil. Water deeply and regularly during the first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established, supplementing during hot dry summer months. Fertilize before new growth begins in spring. May be pruned annually to shape if desired. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 6-9
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