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Arborvitae

Thuja occidentalis

'JENLNTL'

PPAF; CBRAF

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Fresh Air arborvitae in the landscape. Two Fresh Air arborvitae in the landscape.
  • Native
  • Narrow habit
  • Bright foliage
Description

We've seen few yellow arborvitae that are as special as this one. It naturally grows as a dense, narrow pyramid, with scallops of bright foliage that light up the landscape year-round. Here in Michigan, it has shown no winter burn, and in our trial near Homestead, FL (USDA zone 10), it showed amazingly little burn, even in full sun. Fast growth from a yellow arbovitae and the ability to develop and keep a strong leader make it an outstanding production plant. Developed by Jim Emry, New Leaf Nursery, Grand Haven, MI.

USDA Zone
3 - 9 (-40°F/-40°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun
Height
10-18'
Width
4-6'
Type
Evergreen
Flower Color
Foliage Color
Yellow

Soil

Deep, well-drained soil.

Pruning

Seldom needed; early summer

Uses

Hedges; screening; specimen; mass planting

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.

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

Filters: Botanical genus: Thuja, Common name: Arborvitae, USDA Zone 3, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Yellow foliage

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

Filters: Botanical genus: Thuja, Common name: Arborvitae, USDA Zone 3, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Yellow foliage