Overview
Thuja occidentalis 'Lutea Nana' is a narrowly conical conifers in the genus Thuja, part of the Cupressaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Thuja occidentalis 'Lutea Nana' 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 'Lutea Nana' is a cultivar of white cedar, a rapidly growing evergreen conifer with a narrowly conical habit. This cultivar features the genus's characteristic flat sprays of small, aromatic, scale-like foliage and produces small, knobby cones. 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, 'Lutea Nana' is hardy in the UK (H7) and can be grown in both exposed and sheltered locations facing south, east, or west.
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 'Lutea Nana' 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 'Lutea Nana'
- 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 'Lutea Nana'?
Thuja occidentalis 'Lutea Nana' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Thuja occidentalis 'Lutea Nana' need?
Thuja occidentalis 'Lutea Nana' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Thuja occidentalis 'Lutea Nana' hardy in the UK?
Thuja occidentalis 'Lutea Nana' 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 'Lutea Nana'?
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'