Thuja orientalis 'Pyramidalis Aurea'
oriental thuja 'Pyramidalis Aurea'
A slow-growing, conical tree to 10m tall with sprays of scale-like leaves that form vertical layers. New foliage emerges bright green before maturing to golden-yellow and may take on reddish-bronze hues in winter
Size
Ultimate height
8–12 metresTime to ultimate height
20–50 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Gold Yellow | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Gold Yellow | |||
| Autumn | Gold Yellow | |||
| Winter | Bronze Red Gold Yellow |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing or West–facing or North–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Cupressaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Platycladus is an evergreen tree, conical when young, later becoming irregular in outline, with small scale-like leaves in flat vertical sprays, and small greyish cones with hooked scales
- Name status
Not established
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moist but well-drained soil. Protect from drying winds especially when young
Propagation
Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
- Hedging and screens
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to scale insects and conifer aphid
Diseases
May be susceptible to a canker
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