Polar Gold® Arborvitae

Thuja occidentalis 'SMTOYB'

Polar Gold Arborvitae is a compact evergreen shrub with a narrow pyramidal habit.  Its flat sprays of scale-like foliage emerges a cheery, glowing gold and holds its color in winter.  Best grown full sun and well-drained soils.  Though not deer resistant, it has improved tolerance for shade.

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance.  No pruning necessary.  Leaf blight and leaf miners may be occasional problems.  Watch for canker.  

LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Rock Gardens, Ponds and Streams, Foundation Plantings, and Hedges.

COMPANION PLANTS: Barberry, Hydrangea, Rose

IMAGE: Photos by Proven Winners, Polar Gold® Arborvitae

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.