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Thuja occidentalis Rheingold

Rheingold Cedar (Rheingold Arborvitae)

A dwarf, broadly globose to conical cedar with showy, golden and bronze emerging foliage that ages to yellow.

  • »  Dense, broadly globose, becoming conical with age
  • »  Compact new foliage is golden-bronze, hardening off to yellow
  • »  Excellent for a splash of colour and interesting texture
  • »  Low tolerance of dry or drought conditions

1gal
$31.50
3gal
$54.75
  • Category:Evergreens
  • Hardiness Zone:3
  • Height:100-125 cm
  • Spread:80-100 cm
Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Slow
Attributes
Evergreen
Low Maintenance
Habit
Conical
Dwarf
Globe
Mounding
Foliage Color
Golden
Orange
Yellow
Landscape uses
Foundation planting
Rock garden
Specimen
Planting instructions
Container Plants
Additional Information about Thuja occidentalis 'Rheingold'

Deer find the soft evergreen foliage very attractive for winter food and will rapidly strip a plant.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Thuja occidentalis 'Rheingold'

Rheingold cedars benefit from light pruning to obtain a more compact shape. Protection (burlap wrap) from drying winter winds is recommended in an exposed location as "winter burn" is not uncommon with this cultivar.