Name: Thuja occidentalis 'Autumn Moon'
Brand: Pépinière.ca
Availability: OutOfStock

Latin name

Thuja occidentalis 'Autumn Moon'

Common name

Western thuja 'Autumn Moon'

Type

Dwarf conifer

Family

Cupressaceae

Thuja occidentalis ‘Autumn Moon’, commonly known as ‘Autumn Moon’ western arborvitae, is a compact, globe-shaped evergreen conifer prized for its bright golden foliage and warm seasonal coloring. In spring, its new growth emerges brilliant golden yellow, then transitions to a golden green in summer. In autumn and winter, the foliage takes on coppery bronze hues, offering prolonged decorative interest. Its dense, rounded silhouette maintains a regular shape without extensive pruning, making it an excellent choice for rock gardens, borders, foundation plantings, or container cultivation. Thuja occidentalis ‘Autumn Moon’ prefers cool, well-drained soil and tolerates full sun as well as partial shade. Very hardy, it brings lasting color and structure to landscapes in cold climates.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone

Zone 3

Exposure

Sun to partial shade

Watering

Moderate, water regularly during establishment

Fertilization

Compost in the spring if needed

Soil type

Moist, well-drained, slightly acidic

Minimum temperature

-40°C

Blooming period

Spring

Flower color

Not applicable

Fruiting

Small, discrete light brown cones

Foliage color

Golden yellow, turning golden green then coppery bronze

Foliage type

Persistent

Shape

Globular, compact

Height

3 ft (1 m)

Width

3 ft (1 m)

Growth rate

Moderate

Pets

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