description Thuja occidentalis 'Rheingold' Overview
Thuja occidentalis 'Rheingold' is a dwarf cultivar of eastern arborvitae, an evergreen conifer native to northeastern North America. It forms a compact, rounded to broadly conical shrub with scale-like foliage that emerges golden yellow and often develops coppery or bronze tones during winter. It is used in foundation plantings, mixed borders, rock gardens, and small-space landscapes where year-round foliage is desired.
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What makes Thuja occidentalis 'Rheingold' different from ordinary eastern arborvitae?
'Rheingold' is a dwarf cultivar of Thuja occidentalis with a compact, rounded to broadly conical shape. Its foliage emerges golden yellow and can develop coppery or bronze tones.
Does Thuja 'Rheingold' stay bright yellow all year?
Its foliage is typically most noticeably golden during active growth, while older or seasonal foliage may show greener, coppery, or bronze tones. The exact color also changes with growing conditions.
Is 'Rheingold' a conifer or a deciduous shrub?
It is an evergreen conifer, not a deciduous shrub. The scale-like foliage remains on the plant through winter, although its color can change.
What species is the 'Rheingold' cultivar based on?
It belongs to Thuja occidentalis, the eastern arborvitae, a species native to northeastern North America. 'Rheingold' is the named garden cultivar selected for its dwarf form and warm foliage color.
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