A true workhorse wrapped in golden splendor, Polar Gold® arborvitae brings both beauty and purpose to the landscape. Its naturally dense, pyramidal form stands tall and elegant, whether planted as a glowing hedge, a living screen that hides what you’d rather not see, or a stately specimen that anchors the garden with year-round presence. Unlike many evergreens that fade into the background, Polar Gold® shines in every season. Its golden foliage is vibrant yet refined, catching the light on winter’s shortest days and gleaming warmly through the heat of summer. Hardy and dependable, this native selection thrives in a wide range of conditions, offering the gardener both adaptability and ease. Strong, steadfast, and low-maintenance, it proves that practical plants can still be breathtakingly beautiful.

• 12-15 feet tall and 4-7 feet wide at maturity
• Hardy in zones 3-8, be sure to check your USDA zone to ensure success
• Plant in part to full sun (4+ hours daily)
• Space plants 4-7 feet apart for best results
• Maintains gold foliage year-round
• Great for borders, focal points, hedges, foundation plantings, screening
• Fall interest, native to North America, salt tolerant
• Shrubs shipped Nov-Apr will arrive dormant; shrubs shipped Apr-Oct will arrive green or in bloom

Care: Fertilize with Proven Winners Continuous Release Plant Food in spring and mid-summer. Little pruning is needed, but may be trimmed in late spring.

Shipping Info:

• Enjoy free shipping on orders over $175
• Size at shipping varies by season, plant, and trimming schedules
• Quart shrubs are 5-8 in tall and 6 months to 1 year old at shipment
• 1 Gallon shrubs are 6-24 in tall and about 1 year old at shipment

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