Yellow Ribbon Arborvitae, Thuja occidentalis 'Yellow Ribbon'
Evergreen Tree with Golden-Yellow Foliage

The Arborvitae Yellow Ribbon is a colorful upright evergreen that will develop the strongest golden color when grown in full sun, has a band of yellow foliage all around each branch, with darker lime-green foliage deeper inside the tree. Foliage color remains Golden throughout the year. They thrives even in the coldest parts of the country and the yellow color persists through the year. This plant is hardy even in zone 2, but it can also be grown all the way into zone 7, can be planted in ordinary garden soil, and tolerates damp soil very well. Once established it has some drought tolerance, but it should be watered deeply during extended dry periods. Water well in late fall to protect from winter injury.

GROWTH RATE is about a foot a year, MATURE HEIGHT is 10 feet tall within 10 years, MATURE WIDTH is just 2-3 feet wide, making it a perfect choice for smaller gardens and smaller spaces. Grow it as a specimen in a container planter, or within your property to create your own garden, can be plant it in groups around your house to make a colorful screen or hedge with it. This tree is a great source golden colors all year round for any garden, PRUNNING or clipping is not necessary to keep its compact shape, but it can be clipped in spring for a denser form if you wish. This tree has no important pests or diseases, perfect for the busy gardener.


Plant Hardiness Zones and Specifications
Growing Zones: 2-7
Growth Rate: 1ft/Year
Mature Height: 10ft
Mature Width: 2-3ft
Growth form: Narrow upright form for accent or small spaces
Foliage Color: Bright Yellow
Soil Conditions: Well-drained to slightly moist soil.

Planting and Care
Light: Full sun
Water Requirements: Water well every 2-3 days until established, water frequently during extremely hot months
Fertilizing: Applying a slow-release, 180 days duration, well balance fertilizer is probably the simplest solution and least expensive. Fertilize your cypress trees during spring or summer once a year.

Plant Care for potted plants.
• Plants shipped online are in complete darkness for several days, once received allow the tree to gradually acclimate to bright light.
• Repotting / Fertilizing, Repotting not recommended for a period of one year, Fertilize during Spring to Fall base on label instructions.
• Water Requirement, allow the top one inch of Soil to dry out, may take 3-5 days, water slowly to allow the soil to moist evenly.
• Sunlight, Full Sun or Partial Shade, Tolerates heat and drought. Will adapt to slightly moist conditions.

Plant Benefits
• Plants can reduce stress and anxiety by spending time close to nature caring for them.
• Great for patios, narrow spaces, decks, plant as privacy trees along fences and backyards.
• Add life to a given space, Plants are therapeutic and cheaper than a therapist.
• Increase Property Value, beautify your landscape with this new addition.

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