FLUFFY®
Arborvitae - Western
Thuja plicata
'SMNTPGF'
PP30,762; CBRAF
- Colorful foliage
- Evergreen
- Appealing texture
The name says it all. Fluffy® Western arborvitae is an ideal package of texture and color. This semi-dwarf cultivar naturally grows as a pyramid of very glossy bright yellow foliage that results in an appealing, voluminous texture in the landscape. Hardy and burn resistant, it maintains color even through winter. More deer resistant than T. occidentalis.
USDA Zone 5 - 8 (-20°F/-28°C)
Exposure Full sun, Part sun
Height 5 - 10'
Width 3 - 6'
Finish Time 1 season
Type Evergreen
Foliage Color Yellow
Liner Sizes 2 1/4", 4", Quick Turn
General Care
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 Specimen; Hedges; Mixed borders; Foundation plantings.
Growing Tips Western arborvitae shows considerable resistance to deer browsing. Foliage has a bold, braided look.
Features: Evergreen, Salt tolerant, Winter interest, Alkaline soil, Clay soil, Native
Filters: Botanical genus: Thuja , Common name: Arborvitae - Western, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Yellow foliage
Features: Evergreen, Salt tolerant, Winter interest, Alkaline soil, Clay soil, Native
Filters: Botanical genus: Thuja , Common name: Arborvitae - Western, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Yellow foliage