Light:Â Full sun (6+hrs/day) to part sun (4-6 hrs/day)
Soil:Â Any well-drained soil will do
Water:Â Average water needs
Fertilizing:Â Nothing special required; apply a granular fertilizer formulated for woody plants in early spring if desired
Pruning:Â 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