Sunkist Arborvitae – Thuja occidentalis 'Sunkist' Live Plant
Sunkist Arborvitae – Thuja occidentalis 'Sunkist' Live Plant | 1 Quart Size | Golden Evergreen Shrub | Compact Landscape Plant | Ships in Fabric Grow Bag
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Back to buying optionsSunkist Arborvitae – Thuja occidentalis 'Sunkist' Live Plant | 1 Quart Size | Golden Evergreen Shrub | Compact Landscape Plant | Ships in Fabric Grow Bag
Add year-round structure and brilliant golden color to your landscape with this live Sunkist Arborvitae, Thuja occidentalis 'Sunkist'. This semi-dwarf evergreen shrub is known for its bright golden-yellow foliage, compact growth habit, and attractive broad globe to oval-pyramidal form. Its foliage can deepen to dark yellow or orange tones during fall and winter, providing beautiful seasonal interest.
Sunkist Arborvitae is an excellent choice for Asian-style gardens, rock gardens, borders, edges, specimen plantings, and accent areas. Its compact size makes it especially useful where you want the beauty of an evergreen without a full-sized tree. The plant is currently grown in a 1-quart nursery pot but will ship in a fabric grow bag rather than a plastic nursery pot.
You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Sunkist Arborvitae plant
✔️ Thuja occidentalis 'Sunkist' variety
✔️ Currently grown in a 1-quart nursery pot
✔️ Shipped in a fabric grow bag
✔️ Compact evergreen shrub
✔️ Bright golden-yellow foliage
✔️ Plant size may vary by season and crop
🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Sunkist Arborvitae
Botanical Name: Thuja occidentalis 'Sunkist'
Plant Type: Evergreen shrub
Growth Habit: Compact, broad, globe-shaped to oval-pyramidal
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Soil: Well-draining soil with consistent moisture
Watering: Moderate; water regularly while establishing
Mature Height: Approximately 4–6 feet
Mature Width: Approximately 4–6 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
Foliage Color: Bright yellow, developing darker yellow to orange tones in fall and winter
USDA Zones: 3–8
Container Friendly: Yes, with appropriate long-term space
Evergreen: Yes
💡 Care Tip: After arrival, keep the root system properly hydrated and place the plant in a location receiving full sun for the best golden foliage color. Plant into well-draining soil and water consistently while establishing. Avoid allowing the roots to remain excessively wet. If your plant has been shipped bare root due to destination restrictions, plant it promptly after arrival and keep the roots moist until planted.
