Thuja occidentalis Wandykes Silver

Common Name: Wandeyke’s Silver Arborvitae

Description:
Thuja occidentalis 'Wandeyke’s Silver' is a unique, slow-growing evergreen conifer known for its striking variegated foliage. The soft, scale-like leaves are green with creamy-white to silvery variegation, creating a beautiful contrast throughout the year. This compact, upright shrub has a dense, pyramidal habit, making it an excellent choice for feature planting, hedging, or adding texture and colour to garden borders. Thriving in well-drained soils, 'Wandeyke’s Silver' prefers full sun to part shade and is highly resistant to cold, wind, and urban pollution. Its naturally neat growth requires minimal maintenance, making it ideal for structured or formal landscapes.

Form:

• Shrub - Medium
• Suitable for Hedging

Mature Size:

• Height: 1.5–2.5 m
• Width: 80 cm – 1.2 m

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Does not flower (produces small cones)

Flower Colour:

• N/A

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Hedging
• Suitable for Screening
• Low Maintenance
• Cold Hardy
• Wind Tolerant
• Year-round Colour Interest
• Variegated Foliage

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans
• Non-toxic to pets

Companion Plants:

• Buxus sempervirens (English Box)
• Lavandula (Lavender)
• Heuchera (Coral Bells)
• Thymus serpyllum (Creeping Thyme)
• Miscanthus sinensis (Maiden Grass)