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Thuja Golden Smargd

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Thuja occidentalis 'Golden Smaragd,' often referred to as the Golden Smaragd Arborvitae, is a stunning and versatile evergreen shrub that adds a burst of color and texture to your garden landscape. This cultivar is renowned for its vibrant golden foliage, compact growth habit, and adaptability to various garden settings. Discover the unique features and simple maintenance requirements that make 'Golden Smaragd' a valuable addition to any outdoor space.

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    Thuja Golden Smargd

    Price 10.95

    Short description

    Thuja occidentalis 'Golden Smaragd,' often referred to as the Golden Smaragd Arborvitae, is a stunning and versatile evergreen shrub that adds a burst of color and texture to your garden landscape. This cultivar is renowned for its vibrant golden foliage, compact growth habit, and adaptability to various garden settings. Discover the unique features and simple maintenance requirements that make 'Golden Smaragd' a valuable addition to any outdoor space.

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    Thuja Golden Smargd
    Thuja Golden Smargd
    Price 10.95
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    Thuja occidentalis 'Golden Smaragd' - The Vibrant Evergreen

    Introduction

    Thuja occidentalis 'Golden Smaragd,' often referred to as the Golden Smaragd Arborvitae, is a stunning and versatile evergreen shrub that adds a burst of color and texture to your garden landscape. This cultivar is renowned for its vibrant golden foliage, compact growth habit, and adaptability to various garden settings. Discover the unique features and simple maintenance requirements that make 'Golden Smaragd' a valuable addition to any outdoor space.

    Characteristics

    • Foliage: The hallmark of 'Golden Smaragd' is its brilliant, golden-yellow foliage. The densely packed, scale-like leaves create a striking visual contrast with the surrounding greenery. This vibrant color persists throughout the year, offering a year-round spectacle.

    • Growth Habit: 'Golden Smaragd' boasts a narrow and columnar growth habit, making it an ideal choice for vertical accents, hedges, or screens. It typically reaches a mature height of 10 to 15 feet (3 to 4.5 meters) with a spread of 3 to 4 feet (0.9 to 1.2 meters), although its size can be managed through pruning.

    • Seed Cones: In late summer to early fall, 'Golden Smaragd' Arborvitae may produce small, inconspicuous seed cones, adding subtle interest to its overall appearance.

    Maintenance

    Caring for Thuja occidentalis 'Golden Smaragd' is straightforward, making it suitable for gardeners of varying experience levels. Here are maintenance guidelines to ensure the vitality and beauty of your 'Golden Smaragd' Arborvitae:

    • Location: Plant 'Golden Smaragd' in a spot that receives full sun to partial shade. Ensure the soil is well-drained and free from waterlogging. Proper spacing during planting is crucial to accommodate the shrub's mature width.

    • Watering: Newly planted 'Golden Smaragd' Arborvitae should be regularly watered, especially during the initial growing season. Maintain consistent soil moisture without allowing it to become overly saturated. Once established, it exhibits moderate drought tolerance.

    • Pruning: Minimal pruning is typically required for 'Golden Smaragd.' To maintain your desired height and shape, perform pruning in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. Pruning also aids in improving air circulation within the shrub, reducing the risk of disease.

    • Fertilization: Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in the spring to supply essential nutrients for healthy growth. Adhere to the manufacturer's recommendations regarding dosage and application.

    Landscape Uses

    Thuja occidentalis 'Golden Smaragd' offers a wide range of practical and aesthetic applications in garden and landscape design:

    • Colorful Focal Point: Use it as a striking focal point in your garden to draw attention and provide contrast with surrounding greenery.

    • Privacy Screening: Plant 'Golden Smaragd' in rows to create visually stunning privacy screens that provide seclusion while adding a vibrant touch.

    • Vertical Accents: This cultivar is perfect for vertical accents, creating stunning entrances, framing corners, or enhancing focal points in your landscape.

    • Container Gardening: 'Golden Smaragd' thrives when grown in large containers or pots on patios, balconies, or near entryways, introducing vibrant color to smaller spaces.

    Conclusion

    Thuja occidentalis 'Golden Smaragd,' known as the Golden Smaragd Arborvitae, is a captivating and adaptable evergreen shrub that elevates the aesthetics and functionality of your outdoor spaces. With its radiant golden foliage, compact form, and ease of care, 'Golden Smaragd' is an excellent choice for homeowners and landscapers looking to infuse vibrant color, privacy, and year-round appeal into their gardens.

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