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Also Known As

  • Collyer's Gold Arborvitae
  • Collyer's Gold Western Red Cedar

Plant type

tree, shrub, conifer

size

  • H: 5'-6'
  • W: 5'

planting zones

  • 6a-8b

Specimen #2039 | $600

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Thuja plicata 'Collyer's Gold' plant details

Thuja plicata 'Collyer's Gold' is an evergreen conifer shrub or tree with gold and green foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Thuja plicata 'Collyer's Gold'

Plant type: conifer shrub or tree
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold and green
Mature size: 3 - 5 FT - wide, 5 FT - 6 FT - tall
Uses: hedge, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Thuja plicata 'Collyer's Gold'

USDA Zones: 6a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Golden yellow foliage is green in the interior. Yellow tips become orange-ish in winter. Conical form.
An attractive and hardy shrub?dense and upright to 6' eventually?with bright green interior foliage and rich-yellow young shoots which are effective all season; prune older plants to induce new shoots. S-PSh/M

Gardening facts about Thuja plicata 'Collyer's Gold' plant

How to Grow Thuja plicata 'Collyer's Gold'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • gold
    • green
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 8'-20'

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Zones

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  • sun
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  • sun
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