'Rheingold Globe' Arborvitae
'Rheingold Globe' Arborvitae
Thuja Occidentalis 'Rheingold'
--Mature Height: 3 - 5 feet
--Mature Width: 3 - 5 feet
--Growth Rate: Moderate ( 6" - 10" avg per yr )
--Hardiness Zones: 4 - 9
--Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade - best color in full sun
--Soil Preference: Average, slightly moist - but well drained
A small to medium sized, globe shaped evergreen. Heavy bronzer - very showy, rich deep golden foliage turns coppery to brownish yellow in the winter. No pruning is needed, it will not become overgrown. It's a good accent plant in your landscape and can also be used very effectively in container gardening. Moderate to fast growth.
Change of color from the bright yellow of spring & summer to the dark golden copper shade of winter also gives an attractive change of pace and seasonal interest.