Aurea western arborvitae
Thuja plicata 'Aurea'
RHS AGM 1993
USDA zones5 to 7
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate or wet soil
Size40 to 50 feet tall10 to 15 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Columnar
- Bloom color
- Non-flowering
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Aurea' western arborvitae (Thuja plicata 'Aurea') is a tree for specimen planting, hedges, and privacy screens. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to wet soil. Deer rarely make it their first choice. It grows in a columnar shape at a moderate rate, and the evergreen foliage is fragrant. Birds visit the tree.
Pairs well with River birch, American holly, and Sedge.