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Thuja orientalis 'Aurea Nana' is a compact, slow-growing evergreen shrub prized for its dense, golden-yellow foliage. Its naturally rounded shape makes it an excellent choice for small gardens, rock gardens, or container planting.
Description:
- Dimensions: Grows to a height of 3-5 feet with a spread of 2-4 feet, maintaining a compact, globe-like form.
- Sun Exposure: Prefers full sun for the best golden color but can tolerate light shade.
- Water Requirements: Requires well-drained soil; water regularly during the first growing season to establish roots. Drought-tolerant once established.
- Hardiness Zones: Hardy in Zones 6-9, tolerating both heat and cold.
- Foliage: Features dense, soft, scale-like foliage that emerges bright yellow in spring and deepens to golden-green in winter.
- Growth Rate: Slow-growing, maintaining its shape with minimal pruning.
How to Plant:
- Location: Ideal for foundation plantings, rock gardens, borders, and containers.
- Soil Preparation: Prefers well-drained, sandy or loamy soil. Avoid overly wet conditions.
- Planting: Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and at the same depth. Place the plant in the hole, backfill with soil, and water thoroughly.
- Spacing: Space plants 3-4 feet apart for proper air circulation and healthy growth.
- Watering: Keep soil consistently moist during the first year. Once established, water as needed, especially in hot or dry conditions.
Fun Fact:
Thuja orientalis 'Aurea Nana' is often called "Golden Biota" and is a popular choice for bonsai due to its naturally compact form. It retains its golden color year-round, making it a standout feature in any landscape.