Berkman's Golden Arborvitae is a conical-shaped evergreen shrub that features attractive golden-yellow foliage. Easy to grow in well-drained soils and very low maintenance. Grows to about 6' tall and 3 to 4' wide. Useful in foundation plantings to accentuate an entryway, as an informal, low maintenance hedge, or as a focal point in landscape beds and islands. Prefers full sun but will tolerate a little shade.

Height: 5' to 6' Landscape Usages: Foundation, Landscape Beds, Shrub Border, Outdoor Living Areas, Containers / Planters, Entryway, Small Groups, Accent, Hedges, Focal Point Specimen Sun Exposure: Full Sun, Mostly Sun, Afternoon Sun Seasons of Bloom: Winter Foliage, Fall Foliage Type: Shrub, Evergreen Theme Gardens: Japanese

Spread: 3' to 4' Attracts: Visual Attention Characteristics: Foliage, Growth Habit / Form Fragrances: Fragrant Foliage Growth Rate: Moderate Foliage Color: Green Resistant To: Deer Resistant, Disease, Drought, Heat, Insect Soil Needs: Ammended Clay, Average, Well-Drained Water Needs: Low USDA Zones: 6, 7, 8, 9

Berkman's Golden Arborvitae Feeding Instructions

Fertilize this evergreen shrub in Spring (after new growth has begun to emerge), and again, if needed, in late Summer to early Fall with a well-balanced tree and shrub fertilizer or an organic plant food. When in dought as to how much fertilizer to apply, follow instructions on the product label.

Berkman's Golden Arborvitae Pruning Instructions

This is a low-maintenance plant that requires little or no pruning! An occasional snip here or there of a stray or broken branch, or shearing faded flowers to encourage more blooming is okay.

Berkman's Golden Arborvitae Pest Instructions

This plant typically encounters very few pest or disease problems. If a pest or disease problem is identified, treat with an insecticide product, preferably one containing "Neem oil". Neem oil is a safe, triple-action product that can be used to control insects, mites and diseases. If your plant appears seriously stressed or diseased, consult with your local nurseryman, arborist, professional landscaper or local extension agent.