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‘Yellow Holmstrup’

Arborvitae

Thuja occidentalis

'Yellow Holmstrup'

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  • Colorful foliage
  • Evergreen
  • Hardy
Description

A yellow version of the attractive, compact, semi-dwarf pyramidal 'Holmstrup'. This is a very hardy evergreen for screens and hedges.

USDA Zone
3 - 7 (-40°F/-40°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun
Height
6 - 9'
Width
3 - 4'
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

Hedges; screening; 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.