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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.
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
Thuja occidentalis 'Golden Tuffet' - A dwarf golden green, flat globe type of Arborvitae. Similar to 'Reingold'.
Low, spreading, pillow shaped, braided foliage is gold year round, Hardy USDA Zones 3-8.

Gardening facts about Thuja occidentalis 'Golden Tuffet' plant

How to Grow Thuja occidentalis 'Golden Tuffet'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • bronze
    • gold
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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  • even moisture - regular
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Zones

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Zones

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Size

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  • sun
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