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‘Golden Tuffet’

Arborvitae

Thuja occidentalis

'Golden Tuffet'

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  • Dwarf
  • Unique foliage
  • Evergreen
Description

With the effect of an actual tuffet in the landscape, this dwarf conifer has an unusual braided texture. Golden-orange foliage turns bronze in winter.

USDA Zone
3 - 7 (-40°F/-40°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun
Height
1 - 1.5'
Width
1 - 1.5'
Finish Time
1.5 seasons
Type
Evergreen
Flower Color
Foliage Color
Yellow

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; rock gardens; 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.