Yellow Ribbon American arborvitae
Thuja occidentalis 'Yellow Ribbon'
USDA zones2 to 7
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Size5 to 10 feet tall2 to 3 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Habit
- Dense
- Bloom color
- Non-flowering
- Soil types
- Loam, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Yellow Ribbon' American arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis 'Yellow Ribbon') is an evergreen shrub for specimen use, hedges, privacy screens, and winter interest. It is hardy to USDA zone 2, or down to -50°F (-46°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to moist, loamy or clay soil. It grows slowly into a dense, fragrant form that reaches 5 to 10 feet tall and 2 to 3 feet wide. It sits low on the menu for deer. Birds visit it.
Pairs well with Globosa Colorado spruce, Shrubby cinquefoil, Rock soapwort, and Red fescue.