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Janed Gold American Arborvitae-Compact Evergreen for Garden Borders 1 Gallon

Janed Gold American Arborvitae-Compact Evergreen for Garden Borders 1 Gallon

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Thuja occidentalis 'Highlights' Information Page
Thuja occidentalis 'Highlights' - Plant Catalog

Thuja occidentalis 'Highlights'

Description

Thuja occidentalis 'Highlights', commonly known as 'Janed Gold' American Arborvitae, is a striking evergreen shrub known for its vibrant golden-yellow foliage. This cultivar is prized for its compact, pyramidal shape and year-round color, making it a standout in any garden setting.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for use as a specimen plant, in hedges or borders, and as an accent in mixed shrub plantings. Its bright foliage provides excellent contrast with darker evergreens and is perfect for adding winter interest to the landscape.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Thuja occidentalis 'Highlights'
  • Common Name Common Name: 'Janed Gold' American Arborvitae
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: Typically reaches 10-15 feet in height and 3-5 feet in width
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 3-7
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Evergreen
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Non-flowering
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: No
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes, when young
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic to pets
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Other evergreen shrubs and perennials

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil with adequate space for growth
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist, especially in the first year
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers sandy loam but adaptable to various soil types
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates a range of humidity levels
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune in early spring to maintain shape and remove dead branches
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch base to protect roots in colder climates
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as the nursery pot
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer
  • Special Care Special Care: Monitor for bagworms and treat as necessary
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