Mature Thuja occidentalis Polar Gold® grown in 7-gallon pots.
Young Thuja occidentalis Polar Gold® grown in a 3-gallon pot.
Close-up of yellow and green Thuja occidentalis Polar Gold® foliage.

Thuja occidentalis Polar Gold® (American Arborvitae) Unity Grown

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Thuja occidentalis Polar Gold® is a showy, gold-tinged arborvitae cultivar from Proven Winners that produces colorful, golden-yellow tinged foliage that's especially bright amongst the new growth. Similar to the striking golds hues produced by cultivars like Highlights™, Polar Gold® is an excellent way to add additional color to any landscape in the form of a narrow, upright, evergreen tree that reaches 10-15' in height, with a tight pyramidal spread of only 4-6'. Scaly, fragrant foliage holds its color in almost any condition, and a smaller footprint makes this cultivar a good choice for small spaces and foundation plantings.

Native to a variety of locations in full sun and part shade through much of the eastern United States, Thuja occidentalis is a great native selection for specimen plantings as well as privacy screens or borders. Thuja occidentalis Polar Gold® is resistant to black walnut soils, perpetually wet ground, and deer browsing, and acts as a valuable source of food and shelter to butterfly and moth larvae, birds, and small mammals. This cultivar is additionally more shade tolerant than other arborvitae, and its bright yellow foliage especially shines in part-shade.

Native to Maryland and Native to U.S.
Mature Tree Height: Small: under 15 feet
Evergreen
Sun (6+ hours) and Part Shade/Sun (4-6 hours of sun)
Soil Moisture: Medium and Well-drained
Soil Type: Average and Wide Tolerance
Bloom Time:
Flower Color:
Foliage Color: Green and Yellow
Features: Attracts Birds, Attracts Wildlife, Host Plant for Butterflies or Moths, Fall Color, Winter Interest, and Fragrant
Tolerances: Black Walnut Tolerant, Clay Soil Tolerant, Cold Tolerant, Deer Tolerant, and Shade Tolerant
Garden Type: Small Space, Foundation Planting, Specimen Tree, Border/Screen, and Woodland Garden

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