Thuja occidentalis 'GOLDEN SMARAGD' arborvitae
Symbivit Tric (arbuscular)
Symbivit (arbuscular)Golden Smaragd® is an improved version of a very popular arborvitae variety called Smaragd. This new selection has bright yellow-green foliage which turns only a little gold in winter. It was bred by Edward Kubik from Poland, and released in 2009. It grows rather slowly into a conical shape without pruning. It is suitable for hedges as well as mixed borders where a specimen of a different colour is required.
Last update 28-01-2013
Arborvitae can be pruned and clipped from spring to late summer, just avoid cutting into old wood. It is soil tolerant but dislikes boggy locations and long-standing water as well as long-lasting drought. Just keep the soil moist after planting by mulching, and you will get a fantastic plant. Hardy to min. -29°C (USDA zone 5) but is expected to take deeper frost. Suitable for outdoor pots.
