Botanical Name: Thuja orientalis 'Aurea Nana'
Common Name: Dwarf golden arborvitae Type of Plant: conifer: shrub Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape erect, single trunked, with flattened, ascending branches forming a dense, pyramidal to globe form Height 3-6' (10') Spread 2-5' (8') Growth Rate slow Environment: Exposure outdoor full sun to partial shade Soil well draining soil Hardiness hardy (all zones) Morphology: Leaves scales, arranged on small branchlets which are vertically oriented in a plane, yellow-green Flowers tiny, inconspicuous yellow-green flowers Fruit if present, small round, 3/4" fleshy cone Propagation: semihardwood, hardwood cuttings Usage: small accent shrub for formal style landscapes, container plant, rock gardens, good for coniferous landscapes Landscape Care: Watering prefers regular, occasional in heavy soils Fertilizing little required, light application in spring Pruning none required – light shear for formal appearance Pests/Diseases scale, spider mites Special Conditions/Other Origin: China Family: Cupressaceae Notes: |
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