Buy Thuja occidentalis 'Golden Tuffet'

Also Known As

Golden Tuffet Arborvitae

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

H: 2'-4'
W: 3'-6'

planting zones

3a-8b

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Thuja occidentalis 'Golden Tuffet' plant details

Thuja occidentalis 'Golden Tuffet' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub with bronze and gold foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Thuja occidentalis 'Golden Tuffet'

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen bronze and gold
Mature size: 3 FT - 6 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
Uses: dwarf, fall color, mounding, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Thuja occidentalis 'Golden Tuffet'

USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Golden-yellow, juvenile foliage turns a bronze color in winter. This mounding little curious plant is great for borders.

By: Conifer Kingdom

At last the intense yellow gold of the Reingold arborvitae but in an easy to grow miniature that stays short and wide. Slow growing to about 2ft. x 3ft. at 10 years forming a round pillow look. Tuffet will always give you striking gold to gold bronze color during all seasons including winter as shown in the larger photo. Culture hint: Trim back the first 1-2 years to promote the compact Tuffet look. Then trim only as needed. Shipping size: 9+ inches. Limited numbers. MINIATURE