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Also Known As

  • Oriental Arborvitae

Plant type

tree, shrub, conifer

size

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Thuja orientalis [Seedling WK] plant details

    Thuja orientalis [Seedling WK] is an evergreen conifer shrub or tree with gold foliage. Grows well with sun - bright shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Thuja orientalis [Seedling WK]

    Plant type: conifer shrub or tree
    Plant family: cupressaceae
    Foliage: evergreen gold
    Uses: border plant, container plant, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Thuja orientalis [Seedling WK]

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Resistant to: deer and snail / slug
    Soil needs: well-drained

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A golden seedling variety of Oriental Arborvitae.

    Gardening facts about Thuja orientalis [Seedling WK] plant

    How to Grow Thuja orientalis [Seedling WK]

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - bright shade
    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional
    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • gold
    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • snail / slug resistant
    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-10b

    Size

    Height: 30'-50'

    Width: 8'-20'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    aka Thuja occidentalis 'Danika', Danica Arborvitae

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    Zones

    2a-8b

    Size

    Height: 1'-2'

    Width: 1'-2'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    aka American Arborvitae, Emerald Green Arborvitae

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    3a-8b

    Size

    Height: 12'-14'

    Width: 3'-4'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - regular
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    aka Can Can Red Cedar

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-10b

    Size

    Height: 6'-8'

    Width: 4'-5'

    • sun
    • even moisture - regular
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    aka American Arborvitae, Eastern Arborvitae, Northern White Cedar

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    2a-8b

    Size

    Height: 60'

    Width: 15'

    • sun
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
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