Thuja occidentalis 'Rheingold'

Also Known As

Rheingold American Arborvitae

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 3'-5'

planting zones

4a-8b

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Thuja occidentalis 'Rheingold' plant details

Thuja occidentalis 'Rheingold' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub with bronze and gold foliage. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Thuja occidentalis 'Rheingold'

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen bronze and gold
Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Uses: container plant, dwarf, rock garden, winter interest, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Thuja occidentalis 'Rheingold'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Gold (from coppery yellow in spring to bronzy-yellow) even in winter, this slow-growing (3-4" a year) semi-dwarf forms a broadly conical shrub. S-M

By: Forestfarm

Rheingold Arborvitae is a dwarf evergreen shrub with flat, fan-shaped foliage that has a lovely burnished look in winter. Great for rock gardens, foundation plantings or a low border.

By: Maples N More Nursery

'Rheingold' Arborvitae is a dwarf selection that grows in an attractive rounded form up to three feet tall with bright golden yellow foliage. In the winter the foliage develops an unusual bronze-gold tone that lasts until the spring thaw at which point the bright yellow-gold color returns. When left alone the foliage will splay out in rows but many gardeners prune the tips back once per year to yield an intensely dense form.

By: Red Panda Nursery

Rheingold Arborvitae naturally grows into a beautiful round globe. No pruning is needed. The color is a very unique bronze-yellow-orange. Always a head-turner because of its unique color in the garden. This variety is also perfect for container or Fairy gardens.

By: Maplestone Ornamentals

Very dwarf globe shaped shrub with soft needles that maintain gold to burnt-orange coloring throughout the year. 3?x3? in ten years. Awards: Award of Merit & Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society. Awards: Recommended by: the United States National Arboretum.