Thujopsis dolabrata 'Aurea' (v)
hiba 'Aurea'
A conical to cylindrical coniferous tree, to 3m tall after 10 years, ultimately 12m in height, with brown bark, shredding in strips. The flattened sprays of scale-like leaves are golden yellow-green, becoming greener as the season progresses
Size
Ultimate height
8–12 metresTime to ultimate height
20–50 yearsUltimate spread
1.5–2.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Yellow | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Yellow | |||
| Autumn | Green Yellow | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Cupressaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Genus
Thujopsis are evergreen conifers with flat sprays of aromatic, scale-like leaves and insignificant flowers, followed by small cones with leathery scales
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moist but well-drained, fertile, humus-rich soil in full sun with shelter from cold, drying winds
Propagation
Propagate by seed or semi-ripe cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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