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RedCrocus Yellow Ribbon American Arborvitae-Compact Evergreen for Hedges and Borders 5/6' h B&B

RedCrocus Yellow Ribbon American Arborvitae-Compact Evergreen for Hedges and Borders 5/6' h B&B

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Thuja occidentalis 'Yellow Ribbon' Information Page
Thuja occidentalis 'Yellow Ribbon'

Thuja occidentalis 'Yellow Ribbon'

Description

Thuja occidentalis 'Yellow Ribbon', commonly known as Yellow Ribbon American Arborvitae, is a compact, upright evergreen conifer with striking golden-yellow foliage. It is an excellent choice for adding year-round interest to gardens and landscapes.

Suggested Uses

This plant is ideal for use as a hedge, screen, or specimen plant. Its vibrant color makes it a standout in mixed borders, and it can also be used in foundation plantings or as a focal point in the garden.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Thuja occidentalis 'Yellow Ribbon'
  • Common Name Common Name: Yellow Ribbon American Arborvitae
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: Typically grows 10-15 feet tall and 3-4 feet wide
  • 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
  • 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, perennials

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil, spacing plants 3-4 feet apart
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist, especially during the first growing season
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers slightly acidic to neutral, well-drained soil
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates a range of humidity levels
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune in early spring to maintain shape and remove dead or damaged branches
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch around the 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, slow-release fertilizer
  • Special Care Special Care: Protect from strong winds to prevent desiccation
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