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dwarf golden oriental thuja

Platycladus orientalis 'Aurea Nana'

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Genus: Platycladus
Family: Cupressaceae

About this plant

'Aurea Nana' is an evergreen dwarf conifer growing slowly to make a small ovoid shrub with dense, erect sprays of yellow-green foliage, brightest at the tips

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

H7

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingNorth FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moist but well-drained soil. Protect from drying winds especially when young

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

May be subject to a canker

Garden Uses

Uses

Hedging ScreensWall Side Borders

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Fifty To Hundred Years