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Hard working and colorful, Polar Gold arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) is the ideal evergreen for all sorts of landscape and garden applications, from a hedge, to screening off an unsightly view, to creating an anchoring, eye-catching specimen. This hardy native arborvitae naturally grows as a tall, dense pyramid of golden foliage yet is durable, adaptable, and easy to grow.
Top reasons to grow Polar Gold arborvitae:
| Dimensions | 4 × 12 ft |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Thuja occidentalis 'SMTOYB' PP#25,388, CBR#6177 |
| Zone | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
| Foliage Color | Yellow |
| Height | 12-15' |
| Width/Spread | 4-6' |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Part Shade, Part Sun |
| Soil | Average, Moist, Well-drained |
| Uses | Borders, Cutting Gardens, Specimen |
| Features | Alkaline soil, Clay soil, Evergreen, Native, Salt tolerant, Winter Interest |
| Breeder | Tim Wood, Grand Haven, Michigan |
Light: Full sun (6+hrs/day) to part sun (4-6 hrs/day)
Soil: Any well-drained soil will do
Water: Average water needs
Fertilizing: Nothing special required; apply a granular fertilizer formulated for woody plants in early spring if desired
Pruning: Not required; Polar Gold arborvitae naturally grows as a tidy pyramid of golden foliage. If you do wish to trim, that may be done in late spring
