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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

?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

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Photo of Thujopsis dolabrata 'Aurea' foliage by Conifer Kingdom

By: Conifer Kingdom

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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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Thujopsis dolabrata 'Nana'

aka Thujopsis dolabrata 'Compacta', Thujopsis dolobrata 'Compacta', Thujopsis dolobrata 'Nana', Compact False Arborvitae, Dwarf Elk Horn Cedar, Nana False Hiba Cedar