An attractive conifer with frond-like sprays of golden yellow foliage turning old-gold in the winter. Max Height 1m. Max Spread 60cm. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Thuja orientalis ‘Elegantissima’
An attractive conifer with frond-like sprays of golden yellow foliage turning old-gold in the winter
Additional information
| Generic | Thuja |
|---|---|
| Species | orientalis |
| Varietry | 'Elegantissima' |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 1m |
| Family | Cupressaceae |
| Spread | 60cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Broadly columnar |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | gold |
| Flowers From | |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year, Provide a deep winter mulch |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | Honey fungus, Scale, Aphids |
| Maintenance | Mulch, Feed |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings |
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