Platycladus orientalis 'Aurea Nana'
Chinese golden cedar (syn. Thuja orientalis Aurea Nana)
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- Standard £5.95
- Position: full sun
- Soil: deep, moist, well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: average
- Hardiness: fully hardy
Upright sprays of yellow-green leaves, turning bronze in winter and flask-shaped cones. This delightful, dwarf golden Chinese thuja is an excellent specimen plant for a sunny rockery or border with moist, well-drained soil. Forming a neat, oval shape, it looks great surrounded by low-growing, lime-tolerant heathers and alpine plants. - Garden care: Wearing gardening gloves trim, if necessary, in spring and again in late summer to maintain a neat shape
- Humans: Harmful if eaten; skin allergen