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Back to buying optionsSunkist Arborvitae Live Plant, 1 Quart Pot, Thuja occidentalis ‘Sunkist’, Golden Evergreen Shrub, Landscape Conifer
Add brilliant year-round color and structure to your landscape with this live Sunkist Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis ‘Sunkist’). This compact evergreen is known for its striking golden-yellow foliage and attractive semi-dwarf, broadly rounded to pyramidal growth habit. Its bright golden tips deepen to rich yellow and orange tones during the cooler fall and winter months, providing beautiful seasonal interest. Sunkist Arborvitae is an excellent choice for borders, rock gardens, Asian-inspired landscapes, foundation plantings, or as a colorful specimen or accent shrub. Plants are currently grown in 1-quart nursery containers and will be transferred to fabric grow bags for shipping. Actual plant size may vary naturally by crop and season.
You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Sunkist Arborvitae plant
✔️ Grown in a 1-quart nursery container
✔️ Shipped in a fabric grow bag, not a plastic nursery pot
✔️ Healthy, rooted evergreen plant
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival
🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Sunkist Arborvitae
Botanical Name: Thuja occidentalis ‘Sunkist’
Plant Type: Evergreen coniferous shrub
Growth Stage: Young live plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun for best golden coloration
Soil: Moist, fertile, well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate; water regularly while establishing
Mature Height: Approximately 4–6 feet
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
USDA Zones: 3–8
Container Friendly: Yes, especially while young
💡 Care Tip: After arrival, allow your Sunkist Arborvitae to acclimate before planting. Keep the root system evenly moist but never waterlogged while the plant establishes. Full sun helps promote its brightest golden foliage. Plants shipped to CA, OR, WA, AZ, UT, ID, NV, MT, ND, and SD will be prepared bare root and will still arrive in a fabric grow bag. Plant size and appearance may naturally vary depending on the crop and season.
