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POLAR GOLD®
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Arborvitae
Thuja occidentalis
'SMTOYB'
PP#25,388; CBR#6177
![Pyramidal Polar Gold arborvitae creating a striking silhouette in a spring landscape](https://springmeadownursery.com/files/plant_images/Thuja%20Polar%20Gold%201.jpg)
![Closeup of the golden scale like foliage of Polar Gold arborvitae](https://springmeadownursery.com/files/plant_images/Thuja%20Polar%20Gold%202.jpg)
![Two specimens of Polar Gold arborvitae growing in a field showing their pyramidal habit and golden foliage](https://springmeadownursery.com/files/plant_images/Thuja%20Polar%20Gold%203.jpg)
- Bright color
- Evergreen
- Native to North America
- Description
Bright year-round, Polar Gold® arborvitae has attractive gold evergreen foliage. Similar to 'Brandon' in size and habit, with dense, finely textured foliage that is resistant to wind burn. A useful size for residential landscapes.
![](https://springmeadownursery.com/files/habit_icons/Habit%20Icon%20Thuja%20occidentalis%20Polar%20Gold.jpg)
- USDA Zone
- 3 - 7 (-40°F/-40°C)
- Exposure
- Full sun, Part sun
- Height
- 12 - 15'
- Width
- 4 - 7'
- Finish Time
- 1 season
- Type
- Evergreen
- Flower Color
- 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
Hedges; 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.Features: Evergreen, Salt tolerant, Winter interest, Alkaline soil, Clay soil, Native
Filters: Botanical genus: Thuja, Common name: Arborvitae, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, 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
Filters: Botanical genus: Thuja, Common name: Arborvitae, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 3, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Yellow foliage