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    Thujopsis dolabrata 'Aurea'

    Also Known As

    • Thujopsis dolobrata 'Aurea'
    • Aurea False Arborvitae
    • Aurea Hiba Arborvitae
    • Elk Horn Cedar
    • Golden Elkhorn Cypress
    • Yellow Thujopsis

    Plant type

    tree, shrub, conifer

    size

    • H: 4'-6'
    • W: 3'

    planting zones

    • 5a-8b

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    Thujopsis dolabrata 'Aurea' plant details

    Thujopsis dolabrata 'Aurea' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub or tree with chartreuse and green foliage. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture water. Does well in average soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Thujopsis dolabrata 'Aurea'

    Plant type: conifer shrub or tree
    Plant family: cupressaceae
    Foliage: evergreen chartreuse and green
    Mature size: 3 FT wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Uses: border plant, compact, container plant, dwarf, pyramidal, rock garden, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Thujopsis dolabrata 'Aurea'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Resistant to: deer, humidity and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Ratibida columnifera 'Yellow' is a dwarf variety of this drought-tolerant prairie wildflower known as Mexican hat plant. The reflexed petals are pure yellow around long, prominent dark brown cones on sturdy stems atop feathery foliage up to 24 inches tall

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    ?A splendid yellow conifer which deserves to be much more frequently planted? (Hilliers), the ferny leaves of this slow-growing, horizontally- branched, handsomely-barked tree are suffused with golden-yellow in summer. S-PSh/M

    By: Forestfarm

    The chunky texture of this unique species is accentuated by the golden-yellow frosting on the foliage. A unique variety that is uncommonly seen in cultivation.

    By: Conifer Kingdom

    Elk Horn Cedar or Hiba Arborvitae. Limited supply. This beautiful conifer should be in more gardens. Reportedly it prefers a moist rich soil and does well in areas with high annual rainfall, yet we've grown it for a couple of years in southeastern MA, and it hasn't been upset with our variable weather conditions. Lacy flat fronds of yellow green foliage with needles arranged in a pattern that almost looks braided. It is slow growing but can become a large specimen with age, up to 20' tall in our climate, but possibly to 30'' in warmer zones. Spring shipping size 12-15" plants.

    By: Avant Gardens

    We've all appreciated 'variegata' for the striking brush marks on the foliage. Well here you go a golden thujopsis!

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    This plant is never quite as yellow here as it is on the west coast. Still....it can be very nice, lined with a gold edge and still very handsome in the part shade.

    By: Specialty Ornamentals

    Gardening facts about Thujopsis dolabrata 'Aurea' plant

    How to Grow Thujopsis dolabrata 'Aurea'

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • average

    • Special Situation

      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • chartreuse
      • green

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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