Overview
Thuja occidentalis 'Danica Gold' is a narrowly conical conifers in the genus Thuja, part of the Cupressaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Thuja occidentalis 'Danica Gold' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include hedges, screening and specimen planting.
About
Thuja occidentalis 'Danica Gold' is a cultivar of Thuja, a genus of rapidly growing evergreen coniferous trees known for their narrow conical shape and flat sprays of small, aromatic, scale-like foliage. This cultivar maintains the narrowly conical habit typical of the genus and is evergreen, providing year-round interest. It thrives in full sun and prefers fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Suitable for hedges, screening, or specimen planting, 'Danica Gold' is hardy in the UK (H7) and is best grown in exposed or sheltered south, east, or west-facing aspects.
About the genus
Thuja is a genus of coniferous tree or shrub in the Cupressaceae. There are five species in the genus, two native to North America and three native to eastern Asia. The genus is monophyletic and sister to Thujopsis.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Thuja
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Thuja occidentalis 'Danica Gold' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Conifers, Trees
- Habit
- Narrowly conical
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Hedges, Screening, Specimen planting
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Thuja occidentalis 'Danica Gold'
- Propagation
- Semi-hardwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Scale insects, Conifer aphid
- Disease resistance
- Honey fungus, Thuja blight, Coryneum canker
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Thuja occidentalis 'Danica Gold'?
Thuja occidentalis 'Danica Gold' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Thuja occidentalis 'Danica Gold' need?
Thuja occidentalis 'Danica Gold' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Thuja occidentalis 'Danica Gold' hardy in the UK?
Thuja occidentalis 'Danica Gold' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Thuja occidentalis 'Danica Gold'?
Semi-hardwood cuttings.
More in the Thuja genus
- Thuja occidentalis 'Smokey'Northern White-Cedar
- Thuja occidentalis 'Southport'Northern White-Cedar
- Thuja plicata 'Excelsa'western red cedar 'Excelsa'
- Thuja plicata 'Kager's Beauty'Western Redcedar