Sunkist Cedar
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A compact, upright evergreen known for its bright golden-yellow foliage that holds good colour throughout the growing season, especially when planted in full sun. The dense, pyramidal growth habit makes it well suited for hedges, landscape borders, or accent plantings.
This cedar grows best in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It has good cold tolerance and moderate drought tolerance once established.
| Fall Colour | Golden Yellow |
|---|---|
| Shape | Pyramidal |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Latin Name | Thuja occidentalis 'Sunkist' |
| Soil Conditions | Moist / Well Drained |
| Mature Height ** | 2 Meters - 6 Feet |
| Mature Width ** | 1 Meter - 3 Feet 3 Inches |
| Growth Rate | Average |
| Zone | 2 |
| Native | No |
** Maturity Heights and Widths are listed to show what this plant can grow to in warmer climates and over the course of centuries. For landscape purposes in Ontario, take this value at 50% for appropriate spacing in your garden for immediate install purposes / for the next 10-20 years.