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Thuja orientalis Aurea Nana ('Berkman's Gold')

Berkman's Gold Cedar (Berkman's Gold Arborvitae)

A compact evergreen with bright golden-yellow foliage taking on bronze tones in the winter. The rounded to oval, upright growth makes it a great choice as a foundation plant providing year round interest.

  • »  Dwarf cultivar with a rounded to oval, upright habit
  • »  Bright golden-yellow foliage grows in vertical sprays
  • »  Turns a pale coppery-yellow colour in the winter
  • »  Good as a group planting or golden accent
  • »  Low tolerance of dry or drought conditions

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  • Category:Evergreens
  • Hardiness Zone:5
  • Height:150-175 cm
  • Spread:100-125 cm
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Wet Soils
• Moist to Average
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Medium
• Slow
Attributes
• Evergreen
• Low Maintenance
Habit
• Pyramidal
• Rounded
• Upright
Foliage Color
• Golden
• Yellow
Landscape uses
• Foundation planting
• Rock garden
• Specimen
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Thuja orientalis 'Aurea Nana'

Alternative Botanical Name: Platycladus orientalis 'Aurea Nana' - Platycladus comes from the Greek words meaning "broad" (platys) and branch (klados) in reference to its vertical, plane-branching configuration. Deer find the soft evergreen foliage very attractive for winter food and will rapidly strip a plant.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Thuja orientalis 'Aurea Nana'

This plant benefits from light pruning to obtain a more compact shape. Protection (burlap wrap) from drying winter winds is recommended in an exposed location as "winter burn" is not uncommon with this cultivar. Damage or stem breakage may occur in the winter from ice and snow accumulation.