Name: Thuja occidentalis 'Yellow Ribbon'
Brand: Pépinière.ca
Availability: InStock

Latin name

Thuja occidentalis 'Yellow Ribbon'

Common name

Cedar 'Yellow Ribbon'

Type

Coniferous

Family

Cupressaceae

Thuja occidentalis ‘Yellow Ribbon’ is a narrow, bright Western cedar, appreciated for its persistent golden foliage and columnar silhouette. This conifer develops a naturally pyramidal shape that is taller than it is wide, ideal for structured hedges, privacy screens, and vertical plantings in residential landscaping. Its golden yellow foliage in spring and summer maintains a beautiful intensity, sometimes taking on a slight coppery hue in winter. Dense and well-branched, it offers excellent screening power while remaining narrower than traditional thujas. Very hardy and adaptable, Thuja occidentalis ‘Yellow Ribbon’ prefers well-drained soil and a sunny exposure to maximize foliage coloration. It is a reliable choice for bringing verticality, structure, and brilliance to Nordic gardens.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone

Zone 3

Exposure

Sun

Watering

Regular watering

Fertilization

Slow-release fertilizer in spring. Fertilize monthly or as directed on the bag. Not recommended – use Bionik rooter or bone meal.

Soil type

Acidic to slightly acidic, moist to well-drained

Minimum temperature

'-40°C

Blooming period

Not significant

Flower color

Non-ornamental

Fruiting

Small, discrete light brown cones

Foliage color

Golden yellow

Foliage type

Persistent

Shape

Columnar

Height

2.5 to 3 m (8 to 10 feet)

Width

1.2 m (4 feet)

Growth rate

average

Pets

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