Thuja occidentalis Aurea Nana

Common Name:
Golden Dwarf Arborvitae

Description:
Thuja occidentalis ‘Aurea Nana’ is a compact, slow-growing evergreen conifer valued for its soft, golden-yellow foliage and naturally rounded form. The fine, scale-like leaves create a dense, cushion-like appearance, with the golden tones intensifying in full sun and providing year-round colour in the garden. This dwarf variety is ideal for adding structure and contrast to smaller spaces, rockeries, borders, and formal plantings. Well suited to Melbourne conditions, it thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is relatively low maintenance, requiring little to no pruning to maintain its neat shape. ‘Aurea Nana’ is perfect for use in pots, low hedging, or as a feature in formal and contemporary gardens where a compact, architectural plant is desired.

Form:

• Shrub - Small

Mature Size:

• Height: 0.6–1 m
• Width: 0.6–1 m

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Does not flower

Flower Colour:

• N/A

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Perennial
• Low maintenance
• Compact growth habit
• Evergreen
• Golden foliage
• Suitable for Hedging
• Suitable for Formal Gardens
• Ideal for borders and rockeries

Toxicity:

• Foliage may be toxic if ingested by humans or pets
• Can cause stomach upset and irritation

Companion Plants:

• Buxus
• Liriope
• Heuchera
• Lavender
• Salvia
• Nandina
• Loropetalum
• Juniperus