Thuja occidentalis “Jantar”
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Jantar arborvitae is a compact, upright evergreen with dense golden foliage that warms to amber in autumn.
- Description
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Description
Thuja occidentalis Jantar forms a dense, narrow, conical evergreen about 1.5 to 2 meters tall and 0.5 to 1 meter wide. Flat sprays of yellow-green scale foliage warm to amber-orange as cool weather arrives. Its compact outline gives hedges, screens, courtyards, and containers year-round structure.
Additional information
| Height | 5 ft – 7 ft |
|---|---|
| Spread | 2 ft – 3 ft |
| Synonyms | Thuja occidentalis "Jantar", Thuja occidentalis 'Jantar' |
| Family | Cupressaceae |
| Hazardous | yes |
| Variegated | unknown |
| Aspect | South, West |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Habit | Columnar upright, Compact |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained |
| Ph | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Shape | Column, Cone |
| Suggest planting location | Urban and courtyard gardens, Architectural planting, Patio and container use, Hedges and screening plants, Cottage and informal gardens |
| Type | Conifer |
| Use for | Architectural, Hedge, Screen |
| Years to max height | 10 |
| Drought resistance | yes |
| Soil | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Local names | Jantar Arborvitae |
| Blomidon Item No | THUOCJ0907G, THUOCJA0005G, 201681639 |
| Cultivation | Plant in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Water while establishing and during prolonged dry spells. |
| Usps | Bright yellow foliage warms to amber as cool weather arrives., Its narrow evergreen form suits hedges, screens, and compact gardens., Best color develops in full sun with moist, well-drained soil. |
| Propagation | Root semi-hardwood cuttings in a moist, well-drained growing medium. |
| Pests | Scale insects and conifer aphids may occur. |
| Diseases | Honey fungus, thuja blight, and Coryneum canker may occur. |
| Pruning | Lightly shape in early spring before new growth, and avoid cutting into bare interior wood. |
| Hazardous information | The foliage is harmful if eaten and may irritate skin; wear gloves when handling. |
| Watering instructions | Keep the soil evenly moist while roots establish, then water during prolonged dry spells. |
| Sunlight instructions | Grow in full sun for the brightest golden color; partial shade is tolerated. |