Four Fluffy arborvitae with golden foliage in a garden
Fluffy arborvitae naturally grows as a pyramid of glossy fans of evergreen foliage.
A close look at the braided texture of the foliage of Fluffy Western arborvitae, Thuja plicata.
A closeup view of the glossy golden foliage of Fluffy arborvitae covered in snow
Two Fluffy arborvitae covered in snow in a snowy garden
Two Fluffy arborvitaes planted next to a pillar of blooming Jolly Good clematis.
A specimen of Fluffy arborvitae planted between an orange metal sculpture and a blooming panicle hydrangea.
Fluffy arborvitae growing in a bed surrounded by other evergreens trees and shrubs.
Four Fluffy arborvitae with golden foliage in a garden
Two Fluffy arborvitae in a garden with shrubs that are starting to leaf out
Four Fluffy arborvitae with golden foliage in a garden
Fluffy arborvitae naturally grows as a pyramid of glossy fans of evergreen foliage.
A close look at the braided texture of the foliage of Fluffy Western arborvitae, Thuja plicata.
A closeup view of the glossy golden foliage of Fluffy arborvitae covered in snow
Two Fluffy arborvitae covered in snow in a snowy garden
Two Fluffy arborvitaes planted next to a pillar of blooming Jolly Good clematis.
A specimen of Fluffy arborvitae planted between an orange metal sculpture and a blooming panicle hydrangea.
Fluffy arborvitae growing in a bed surrounded by other evergreens trees and shrubs.
Four Fluffy arborvitae with golden foliage in a garden
Two Fluffy arborvitae in a garden with shrubs that are starting to leaf out

Fluffy® Arborvitae

Fluffy® Western arborvitae (Thuja plicata) is a beacon of color and touchable texture in the landscape or garden. It naturally grows as a narrow pyramid of shiny “fans” of golden foliage that have an unusual braided look to them. As a Western arborvitae, it is more resistant to deer damage than the standard Eastern arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis), but it should still be protected in areas where deer visit, especially as a young plant. Though it resists burning, a good 2-3″/5-7cm layer of shredded bark mulch over the roots is recommended to help retain soil moisture, especially in winter.

Top reasons to grow Fluffy arborvitae:

  •  Evergreen foliage is a bright, cheerful gold all year-round
  • Thick, glossy foliage has a braided texture
  • Equally suited to being grown as a dramatic specimen, paired at an entryway for formality, or as an unexpected hedge or screen

 

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Additional information

Dimensions3 × 5 ft
Botanical Name

Thuja plicata 'SMNTPGF' PP#30,762; CBRAF

Zone

5, 6, 7, 8

Foliage Color

Yellow

Height

5-10'

Width/Spread

3-6'

Exposure

Full Sun, Part Sun

Soil

Average, Moist, Well-drained

Uses

Borders, Foundations, Hedges, Specimen

Features

Alkaline soil, Clay soil, Evergreen, Native, Salt tolerant, Winter Interest

Breeder

Tim Wood, Grand Haven, Michigan

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Plant Care

Light: Full sun (6+ hrs/day) to part sun (4-6 hrs/day)

Soil: Any average soil will do, provided it is well-drained

Water: Average water needs

Fertilizing: Nothing special required – one application of a granular fertilizer formulated for woody plants in early spring is sufficient

Pruning: Little needed; may be trimmed in late spring, after the new growth has emerged, if desired.

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