Thuja Occidentalis Rheingold (White Cedar)

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Thuja Occidentalis Rheingold is a slow growing conifer that makes a small squat conical shaped tree. It has brassy gold stringy type foliage becoming orange toned during the winter months. It is ideal for the smaller garden and due to its unusual colour makes an excellent feature plant.

Key Features

Plant Type: Evergreen Conifer

Plant Height & Spread: 120cm x 90cm

Foliage Colour: Gold

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Seasons of Interest: All Seasons

Soil Condition: Well-drained, Neutral

Planting Position: Full Sun/Partial Shade

Plant Care & Advice

Conifers can be planted throughout the year, but it is best to plant them in the late autumn or winter, as long as the ground is not frozen or waterlogged. Most conifers are frost proof to an extent and hardy, so they will be able to establish well throughout cooler weather. They should be planted in full sun or partial shade, and are tolerant of most soil types, but will benefit from having compost or manure tilled into the soil prior to planting. Conifers also need decent draining, so do not plant them in very heavy clay soil or else you will risk drowning the plant. Removing weeds as soon as they appear is a good way of ensuring that valuable moisture is not lost. Mulching also reduces moisture loss from the top layers of soil. Newly planted conifers need very careful watering during the initial stages. They are drought proof once established and should not need too much watering, but they are very vulnerable to stress from drought if they are not watered thoroughly.