Rheingold Globe Arborvitae
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Rheingold Globe Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis 'Rheingold') is a slow-growing dwarf arborvitae that originated from juvenile shoots of the 'Ellwangeriana Aurea' cultivar.
Size
Up to 5 feet tall and wide
Flowers, Fruit, Foliage
Evergreen, scale-like foliage is bright yellow and fades to a golden bronze color in winter months.
Pests & Diseases
Bagworm, heart rot, leaf miners, spider mites, and deer browsing
Landscape Use
Great as a specimen, accent, hedge, foundation, or in a rock garden
Care Practices
Plant in an area protected from the wind in full sun to part shade and keep moist. This is a slow-growing, cold-hardy, dwarf cultivar and does not require pruning, but it will not tolerate extreme heat.
Native Range
Southeastern Canada and northern United States