Southern Living Arborvitae
Thuja plicata Forever Goldy
Bring vibrant golden year-round color to your landscape with the stunning Southern Living Arborvitae, a low-maintenance, conical evergreen perfect for borders or as an accent.
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About this plant
The Southern Living Arborvitae, Thuja plicata ‘Forever Goldy’, is a show-stopping evergreen that commands attention with its brilliant, golden-yellow foliage. This cultivar offers a naturally narrow, upright growth habit, forming a dense, conical spire that requires minimal pruning to maintain its elegant form. It's an excellent choice for adding a vertical element, creating an eye-catching specimen plant, or establishing a colorful, year-round privacy screen or border. Flourishing in full sun to partial shade, 'Forever Goldy' is remarkably adaptable and disease resistant, making it an ideal choice for both novice and experienced gardeners seeking vibrant color and enduring beauty.
Care & maintenance
Requires minimal pruning to maintain shape; prune in late winter or early spring if desired. Fertilize in spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer designed for evergreens.
Quick facts
- Type
- evergreen
- Mature height
- 10-15 ft
- Mature width
- 3-4 ft
- Sun
- Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Water
- Medium; prefers consistently moist, well-draining soil, especially during dry spells.
- Growth rate
- Moderate