Overview
Thuja occidentalis 'Douglasii Aurea' (v) is a narrowly conical conifers in the genus Thuja, part of the Cupressaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Thuja occidentalis 'Douglasii Aurea' (v) 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 'Douglasii Aurea' is a cultivar of Thuja, a genus of rapidly growing evergreen conifer trees known for their narrow conical shape and flat sprays of small, aromatic, scale-like foliage. This cultivar maintains the genus's characteristic habit and evergreen nature, thriving best in full sun with exposure ranging from sheltered to exposed sites. It prefers moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH and is hardy to UK zone H7. Suitable for hedges, screening, or as a specimen plant, it is best planted in well-drained soil with young plants staked for support.
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 'Douglasii Aurea' (v) 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 'Douglasii Aurea' (v)
- 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 'Douglasii Aurea' (v)?
Thuja occidentalis 'Douglasii Aurea' (v) prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Thuja occidentalis 'Douglasii Aurea' (v) need?
Thuja occidentalis 'Douglasii Aurea' (v) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Thuja occidentalis 'Douglasii Aurea' (v) hardy in the UK?
Thuja occidentalis 'Douglasii Aurea' (v) 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 'Douglasii Aurea' (v)?
Semi-hardwood cuttings.
More in the Thuja genus
- Thuja 'Green Giant'
- Thuja koraiensisKorean arborvitae
- Thuja occidentalis 'Barabits Gold'
- Thuja occidentalis 'Bateman Broom'
- Thuja occidentalis 'Beaufort' (v)
- Thuja occidentalis 'Boothii'
- Thuja occidentalis 'Buchananii'
- Thuja occidentalis 'Caespitosa'