Thuja occidentalis 'Autumn Moon'

Dwarf Golden Eastern Arborvitae

Evergreen Conifer, Shrub

Extremely dwarf, globe-shaped conifer. Very slow growing to 3'. Easy to grow. Full to part sun. Evergreen.

Growing Conditions

Zone: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Exposure: Full Sun, Part Sun, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun

Water Needs: Average, Regular / Even

Description

Size: 18 - 36 tall x 18 - 36 wide
Shape / Form: Rounded
Foliage Texture: Fine
Foliage Quality: Fine

Features: Dwarf / Compact Plant, Attractive Foliage, Low Maintenance, Winter Interest, Year-round Interest

Foliage Color: Gold, Yellow

Uses and Applications

Landscape Uses: Mixed Border, Small Gardens, Specimen, Structure / Foundation
Special Situations: Courtyard / Urban Garden, Once-a-Year Maintenance

More Design Considerations

Season of Interest: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, Year-round Interest
Position / Role: mid-plane filler, continuity creator
Plant Behavior: Slow Growing
Collections: eGardenGo Favorite

Care and Maintenance

Maintenance Level: low

Suitable Substitutes

Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana Lutea' | Golden Dwarf Hinoki Cypress

Perfect Partners

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Gold Star' | Gold Star Kohuhu

Plant Combos

Woodland Plant Combo with Pink Flowers and Fresh Foliage

Focus: Mixed Border
Exposure: Part Sun, Morning Sun, Filtered Sun, Open Shade
Zone: 6, 7, 8
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Flowery Plant Combo for Full Sun

Focus: Mixed Border, Cutting Garden, Pleasing Seasonal Flow, Saving Water, Native and Habitat
Exposure: Part Sun, Full Sun, Afternoon Sun
Zone: 7, 8
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Low Water Flowery Mixed Border for Full Sun

Focus: Mixed Border, Pleasing Seasonal Flow, Saving Water, Native and Habitat, Hellstrip / Parking Strip
Exposure: Full Sun, Afternoon Sun
Zone: 7, 8, 9
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