About
Platycladus orientalis 'Aurea Nana', dwarf golden oriental thuja, is a slow-growing, dwarf conifer forming a compact, ovoid to rounded shrub with dense, erect, golden-yellow sprays of scale-like foliage, brightest at the tips. An excellent and popular dwarf conifer for a well-drained, sunny rock garden or border.
About the genus
Platycladus orientalis, the oriental thuja, is an evergreen, conical conifer with small, scale-like leaves in flat, vertical sprays and small, grey, hooked-scaled cones. Popular as a specimen or hedging conifer in sunny, well-drained gardens.
Plant details
Suggested usesSpecimen planting, gardens, parks.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Stake young.
PruningPrune in late winter or after flowering.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.