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Polar Gold® Arborvitae

Thuja occidentalis

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Overview

The Thuja occidentalis Polar Gold® is a narrow, upright evergreen shrub with cheerful yellow new growth that keeps a golden cast year-round. It matures 12-15 feet tall and 4-6 feet wide, forming a dense pyramidal screen with little pruning. Plant in sun to part sun in well-drained soil with average moisture; protect from heavy deer browse. Hardy in USDA Zones 3-7.

Sun FullWater Medium
Polar Gold® Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) — The Thuja occidentalis Polar Gold® is a narrow
Polar Gold® Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) — upright evergreen shrub with cheerful yellow new growth that keeps a golden cast year-roundPolar Gold® Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) — Plant in sun to part sun in well-drained soil with average moisture; protect from heavy deer browsePolar Gold® Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) — pyramidal habit brings the familiar structure of arborvitae into tighter landscapesPolar Gold® Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) — commonly referred to as Polar Gold® ArborvitaePolar Gold® Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) — upright evergreen shrub from the Proven Winners® collectionPolar Gold® Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) — valued for its space-saving form and luminous foliage+22

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium

Shape & size

Mature height
12–15 Ft.
Mature width
4–6 Ft.

Classification

Family
Cupressaceae

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Polar Gold® Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) — The Thuja occidentalis Polar Gold® is a narrow
Polar Gold® Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) — upright evergreen shrub with cheerful yellow new growth that keeps a golden cast year-round
Polar Gold® Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) — Plant in sun to part sun in well-drained soil with average moisture; protect from heavy deer browse
Polar Gold® Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) — pyramidal habit brings the familiar structure of arborvitae into tighter landscapes
Polar Gold® Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) — commonly referred to as Polar Gold® Arborvitae
Polar Gold® Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) — upright evergreen shrub from the Proven Winners® collection
Polar Gold® Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) — valued for its space-saving form and luminous foliage
Polar Gold® Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) — while the fresh new growth emerges in a cheerful golden yellow that remains colorful through the seasons
Polar Gold® Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) — It matures 12-15 feet tall and 4-6 feet wide, forming a dense pyramidal screen with little pruning
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