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Sunlight' Oriental Arborvitae 6/7' h B&B

Sunlight' Oriental Arborvitae 6/7' h B&B

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Thuja orientalis 'Sunlight' Information Page
Thuja orientalis 'Sunlight'

Thuja orientalis 'Sunlight'

Description

Thuja orientalis 'Sunlight', commonly known as Sunlight Oriental Arborvitae, is a compact, evergreen conifer known for its bright golden-yellow foliage. It adds a vibrant splash of color to gardens and landscapes, particularly during the winter months when its foliage remains strikingly colorful.

Suggested Uses

This plant is ideal for use as a specimen plant, in mixed borders, or as part of a hedge. Its compact size makes it suitable for smaller gardens, and it can also be grown in containers on patios or balconies.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Thuja orientalis 'Sunlight'
  • Common Name Common Name: Sunlight Oriental Arborvitae
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: Typically grows to 6-10 feet tall and 3-5 feet wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 6-9
  • 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
  • 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 conifers, ornamental grasses

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil with adequate space for growth
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers sandy loam but adapts to various soil types
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates average humidity levels
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune to shape in late winter or early spring
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch base to protect roots from extreme cold
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the nursery container
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer
  • Special Care Special Care: Monitor for pests and diseases, treat as needed
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