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Thuja occidentalis Rheingold

Rheingold Cedar (Rheingold Arborvitae)

A dwarf, broadly globose to conical cedar with showy, golden and bronze emerging foliage that ages to yellow.

  • »  Dense, broadly globose, becoming conical with age
  • »  Compact new foliage is golden-bronze, hardening off to yellow
  • »  Excellent for a splash of colour and interesting texture
  • »  Low tolerance of dry or drought conditions

3gal Low Inventory
$54.75
  • Category:Evergreens
  • Hardiness Zone:3
  • Height:100-125 cm
  • Spread:80-100 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
• Conical
• Dwarf
• Globe
• Mounding
Foliage Color
• Golden
• Orange
• Yellow
Landscape uses
• Foundation planting
• Rock garden
• Specimen
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Thuja occidentalis 'Rheingold'

Deer find the soft evergreen foliage very attractive for winter food and will rapidly strip a plant.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Thuja occidentalis 'Rheingold'

Rheingold cedars benefit 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.