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Thuja plicata 'Forever Goldy'-Compact Evergreen-Year-Round Color 3 Gallon

Thuja plicata 'Forever Goldy'-Compact Evergreen-Year-Round Color 3 Gallon

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Thuja plicata 'Forever Goldy' - Plant Catalog

Thuja plicata 'Forever Goldy'

Description

Thuja plicata 'Forever Goldy' is a striking evergreen conifer known for its vibrant golden foliage that retains its color throughout the year. This cultivar is a compact and upright grower, making it an excellent choice for adding year-round color and structure to gardens and landscapes.

Suggested Uses

'Forever Goldy' is ideal for use as a specimen plant, in mixed borders, or as a hedge. Its bright foliage provides a stunning contrast against darker evergreens and is perfect for adding winter interest to the garden.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Thuja plicata 'Forever Goldy'
  • Common Name Common Name: Forever Goldy' Arborvitae
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: 10-15 feet tall, 3-5 feet wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 5-8
  • 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, with regular pruning
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic
  • 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, ensuring the root ball is level with the ground surface.
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist, especially during the first growing season.
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers acidic to neutral, well-drained soil.
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates a range of humidity levels.
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune in late winter to 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: Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring.
  • Special Care Special Care: Protect from strong winds to prevent foliage damage.
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