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Franky Boy Chinese Arborvitae
Thuja orientalis 'Franky Boy'
Pronunciation: THOO-yuh or-ee-en-TAY-liss
SKU #41876
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Slow growing; reaches 4 to 6 ft. tall, 3 to 4 ft. wide.
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| Description | An elegant, upright, teardrop-shaped shrub with slightly pendulous branches of finely textured, chartreuse-green foliage and brighter yellow-green new growth that gives it the appearance of a golden aura. Develops a warm bronze-orange coloring during cold winter months. Provides year-round interest as a landscape accent or foundation plant. Evergreen. |
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| Bloom Time | Conifer; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, Compact Form |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Accent, Small Spaces |
| Design Ideas | This colorful, compact, finely textured 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 | Chartreuse |
| Companion Plants | Smoke Tree (Cotinus); Spirea (Spiraea); Daylily (Hemerocallis); Rose (Rosa); Hydrangea (Hydrangea) |
| Care Instructions | Provide enriched, well-drained soil. Best color in full sun. Water deeply, regularly during first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Fertilize before new growth begins in spring. Prune annually to maintain a tidy, compact habit and encourage colorful new growth; tolerates shearing. |
| History | A seedling selection of Thuja (syn. Platycladus) orientalis 'Elegantissima' (seed parent) from Frank Nursery of Heiligen Eiche, Austria, circa 1990. |
Details
| Description | An elegant, upright, teardrop-shaped shrub with slightly pendulous branches of finely textured, chartreuse-green foliage and brighter yellow-green new growth that gives it the appearance of a golden aura. Develops a warm bronze-orange coloring during cold winter months. Provides year-round interest as a landscape accent or foundation plant. Evergreen. |
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| Bloom Time | Conifer; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, Compact Form |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Accent, Small Spaces |
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| Design Ideas | This colorful, compact, finely textured 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 | Chartreuse |
| Companion Plants | Smoke Tree (Cotinus); Spirea (Spiraea); Daylily (Hemerocallis); Rose (Rosa); Hydrangea (Hydrangea) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Provide enriched, well-drained soil. Best color in full sun. Water deeply, regularly during first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Fertilize before new growth begins in spring. Prune annually to maintain a tidy, compact habit and encourage colorful new growth; tolerates shearing. |
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History
| History | A seedling selection of Thuja (syn. Platycladus) orientalis 'Elegantissima' (seed parent) from Frank Nursery of Heiligen Eiche, Austria, circa 1990. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Franky Boy Chinese Arborvitae produce flowers?
Conifer; prized for foliage.
Is Franky Boy Chinese Arborvitae evergreen or deciduous?
Franky Boy Chinese Arborvitae is Evergreen.
What are the special features of Franky Boy Chinese Arborvitae?
Franky Boy Chinese Arborvitae is Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, Compact Form.
How fast does Franky Boy Chinese Arborvitae grow?
Franky Boy Chinese Arborvitae has a Slow growth rate.
Where can I use Franky Boy Chinese Arborvitae in my landscape?
Franky Boy Chinese Arborvitae is suitable for: Border, Container, Accent, Small Spaces.
How can I use Franky Boy Chinese Arborvitae in my garden design?
This colorful, compact, finely textured 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.
What color is the foliage of Franky Boy Chinese Arborvitae?
Franky Boy Chinese Arborvitae has Chartreuse foliage.
What plants grow well with Franky Boy Chinese Arborvitae?
Good companion plants for Franky Boy Chinese Arborvitae include: Smoke Tree (Cotinus); Spirea (Spiraea); Daylily (Hemerocallis); Rose (Rosa); Hydrangea (Hydrangea).
How do I care for Franky Boy Chinese Arborvitae?
Provide enriched, well-drained soil. Best color in full sun. Water deeply, regularly during first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Fertilize before new growth begins in spring. Prune annually to maintain a tidy, compact habit and encourage colorful new growth; tolerates shearing.
What is the history of Franky Boy Chinese Arborvitae?
A seedling selection of Thuja (syn. Platycladus) orientalis 'Elegantissima' (seed parent) from Frank Nursery of Heiligen Eiche, Austria, circa 1990.
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