Name: Thuja occidentalis 'Golden Smaragd'
Brand: Pépinière.ca
Availability: InStock

Latin name

Thuja occidentalis 'Golden Smaragd'

Common name

Golden Western Thuja 'Golden Smaragd'

Type

Conifer for hedging

Family

Cupressaceae

Thuja occidentalis 'Golden Smaragd', commonly known as 'Golden Smaragd' American arborvitae, is an evergreen conifer with a narrow, very dense pyramidal habit, valued for its bright golden-yellow foliage. Its vibrant color is particularly intense in spring and early summer, then evolves to a warm golden-green while maintaining a beautiful presence in winter. Its regular and compact silhouette makes it an excellent choice for colorful hedges, privacy screens, or specimen planting in confined spaces. With moderate growth, it naturally maintains a neat shape without excessive pruning. Thuja occidentalis 'Golden Smaragd' prefers fresh, well-drained soil and tolerates both full sun and partial shade. Very hardy, it brings light and lasting structure to cold-climate gardens.

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

Light compost in spring if necessary

Soil type

Well-drained, tolerates various soils

Minimum temperature

-40°C

Blooming period

Spring

Flower color

Not applicable

Fruiting

Small, discrete light brown cones

Foliage color

Golden yellow turning golden green

Foliage type

Persistent

Shape

Narrow dense pyramidal

Height

4 m (13 ft)

Width

3 ft (1 m)

Growth rate

Moderate

Pets

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