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‘Filips Magic Moment’

Arborvitae

Thuja occidentalis

'Filips Magic Moment'

PP#21,974; CBR#5285

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Two specimens of dwarf golden Filips Magic Moment arborvitae in a landscape surrounded by other evergreens A single specimen of Filips Magic Moment arborvitae in a snowy landscape
  • Compact habit
  • Evergreen
  • Bright foliage
Description

Filips Magic Moment' is an easy-to-grow alternative to the obnoxiously ubiquitous dwarf Alberta spruce with the same desirable size, dense foliage, and tidy habit, plus colorful gold foliage. It's perfect for flanking formal entryways, either in the ground or in large containers.

USDA Zone
3 - 7 (-40°F/-40°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun
Height
6 - 8'
Width
1 - 3'
Finish Time
1.5 seasons
Type
Evergreen
Flower Color
Foliage Color
Yellow
Liner Sizes
2 1/4", 4", Quick Turn

Soil

Adaptable in terms of pH; best growth is in moderately moist, cool, fertile soils.

Pruning

Does not strictly require pruning, though it does tolerate it well. Prune in spring before new growth begins.

Uses

Mixed borders; foundation plantings; specimen.

Growing Tips

Tolerates heat and drought once established. Keep watered after pruning to minimize browning; this is also an effective strategy to minimize winter damage to foliage in cold areas.

  • Grower Sheet: ‘Filips Magic Moment’ Thuja Grower Sheet
  • Spec Sheet: ‘Filips Magic Moment’ Thuja Spec Sheet
  • Benchcard: ‘Filips Magic Moment’ Thuja Benchcard
  • Tag: ‘Filips Magic Moment’ Thuja Tag
  • Booklet/Brochure: A New Vision for Native Shrubs

    • Features: Evergreen, Salt tolerant, Winter interest, Alkaline soil, Clay soil, Native, Dwarf, Compact

    Filters: Botanical genus: Thuja, Common name: Arborvitae, USDA Zone 3, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Yellow foliage

    Features: Evergreen, Salt tolerant, Winter interest, Alkaline soil, Clay soil, Native, Dwarf, Compact

    Filters: Botanical genus: Thuja, Common name: Arborvitae, USDA Zone 3, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Yellow foliage