Conifer
Aurea Nana
Platycladus orientalis
A dwarf, slow-growing selection of Oriental Arborvitae valued for its naturally compact, globe-shaped habit and bright golden-green foliage that holds color well through the growing season, shifting toward bronze-gold tones in winter. Its fine, fan-like foliage sprays and controlled, rounded form make it a long-favored choice for formal and Japanese-influenced garden design.
Growing Specifications
- Height
- Compact dwarf form; naturally slow-growing
- Spread
- Compact dwarf, naturally rounded form
- Watering
- Moderate; consistent moisture during establishment, reasonably drought-tolerant once mature
- Light
- Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Heat Tolerance
- Good; Platycladus orientalis selections are generally well adapted to hot climates
- Growth Rate
- Slow
- Soil Requirement
- Adaptable to a wide range of soils provided drainage is reasonable
North Texas Micro-climate Notes
As a compact, naturally globe-shaped evergreen, this specimen requires minimal shaping to maintain its form and is generally forgiving of North Texas heat and sun exposure once established.
Care Instructions
Plant in well-draining soil. Water deeply and consistently during the first two growing seasons to establish a strong root system. Minimal pruning is needed given its naturally compact, rounded habit.
Landscape Usage
Well suited as a formal structural accent, a low evergreen anchor in a mixed border, or a golden color contrast planted near darker green conifers.
