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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

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Size
Ultimate height
8–12 metres
Time to ultimate height
20–50 years
Ultimate spread
1.5–2.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
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
H6
Botanical 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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