Highlights Arborvitae
Highlights Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis 'Janed Gold')
Highlights Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis 'Janed Gold') is a vibrant, upright evergreen valued for its brilliant golden-yellow foliage and dense pyramidal shape. Also known as Janed Gold Arborvitae, this selection delivers bold color and year-round structure, making it a striking choice for hedges, screens, and mixed borders.
Distinctive Features
This narrow, columnar cultivar grows 8 to 12 feet tall and 3 to 4 feet wide, forming a dense spire of fine-textured, golden foliage that holds its color even in winter. Unlike many golden arborvitaes, it resists scorching in full sun and maintains a rich, luminous tone throughout the growing season, providing consistent brightness in the landscape.
Growing Conditions
- Sun Exposure: Full sun
- Soil Type: Moist, well-drained soil
- Soil pH: Slightly acidic to neutral
- Water Needs: Moderate; water deeply during dry periods
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 7
Ideal Uses
- Focal Point: Adds brilliant vertical interest to garden beds or borders
- Evergreen Screen: Creates colorful hedges or living fences
- Foundation Planting: Brings height and brightness to formal layouts
- Contrast Plant: Pairs well with dark green conifers or broadleaf shrubs
- Winter Interest: Provides vibrant structure when other plants are dormant
Low Maintenance Care
Highlights Arborvitae offers long-lasting color and form with minimal upkeep once established.
- Watering: Water regularly during the first growing seasons
- Mulching: Apply mulch to conserve soil moisture and protect roots
- Pruning: Lightly trim to maintain shape if desired
- Fertilizing: Feed with balanced evergreen fertilizer in early spring
- Winter Care: Shield from drying winds in exposed sites
Why Choose Highlights Arborvitae
Highlights Arborvitae combines radiant color, cold hardiness, and elegant form, bringing reliable structure and brightness to any setting.
- Brilliant Color: Golden foliage glows year-round, even in winter
- Compact Form: Narrow, upright habit fits small spaces
- Cold Hardy: Thrives in northern climates
- Low Maintenance: Minimal pruning and care required
- Versatile Design Element: Ideal for formal, modern, or mixed landscapes
Highlights Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis 'Janed Gold') delivers luminous color and a clean, vertical form, making it a dependable focal point or screening plant in both contemporary and traditional garden designs.
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