The highly regarded Thuja occidentalis 'Rheingold' (American Arborvitae) is a medium-sized evergreen shrub with a thick, rounded form as a juvenile plant that grows into a more conical shape as it ages. In the winter, the leaves on its sprays of bronze-tinged, golden-yellow foliage takes on a vibrant copper hue. This adorable conifer, which has a slow growth rate and is ideal for mixed borders and rock gardens, gives year-round appeal to the landscape. Due to its little stature, it is also perfect for tiny gardens and pots.
| Plant Type |
Native, Conifers, Shrubs |
| Hardiness Zone |
3-7 |
| Exposure |
Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter |
| Height | 3' - 6' (ft) |
| Spread | 3' - 6' (ft) |
| Spacing |
36"-60" (in) |
| Water Needs |
Average |
| Maintenance |
Low |
| Soil Type |
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH |
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage |
Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics |
Evergreen, Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Tolerance |
Deer, Wet Soil |
| Attracts |
Birds |
| Garden Uses |
Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers, Specimen |
Arborvitae, Rheingold | Rheingold Arborvitae, White Cedar 'Rheingold', Northern White Cedar 'Rheingold', Swamp Cedar 'Rheingold', Thuja occidentalis 'Ellwangeriana Pygmaea Aurea'
|| The highly regarded Thuja occidentalis 'Rheingold' (American Arborvitae) is a medium-sized evergreen shrub with a thick, rounded form as a juvenile plant that grows into a more conical shape as it ages. In the winter, the leaves on its sprays of bronze-tinged, golden-yellow foliage takes on a vibrant copper hue. This adorable conifer, which has a slow growth rate and is ideal for mixed borders and rock gardens, gives year-round appeal to the landscape. Due to its little stature, it is also perfect for tiny gardens and pots.
Native,
Full Sun,
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter,
Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained,
Evergreen, Plant of Merit, Showy,
Deer Tolerant, Wet Soil Tolerant,
Attracts Birds, Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers, Specimen
