Description

An uncommon garden evergreen with very showy emerging gold sprays that progresses to a dark glossy green; fall color is a soft brown; ideal where a conical color accent shrub is called for, take pruning well; protect from drying winter winds

Landscape Attributes

Aureospicata Arborvitae is a dense multi-stemmed evergreen tree with a distinctive and refined pyramidal form. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage.

Aureospicata Arborvitae is recommended for the following landscape applications;

Planting & Growing

Aureospicata Arborvitae will grow to be about 20 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 15 feet. It has a low canopy, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 30 years.

This tree does best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers to grow in average to moist conditions, and shouldn't be allowed to dry out. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution, and will benefit from being planted in a relatively sheltered location. Consider applying a thick mulch around the root zone in winter to protect it in exposed locations or colder microclimates. This is a selection of a native North American species.