Arborvitae, Rheingold #3

Arborvitae, RheingoldRheingold Arborvitae, White Cedar 'Rheingold', Northern White Cedar 'Rheingold', Swamp Cedar 'Rheingold', Thuja occidentalis 'Ellwangeriana Pygmaea Aurea'The highly regarded Thuja occidentalis 'Rheingold' (American Arborvitae) is a medium-sized evergreen shrub with a thick, rounded form as a juvenile plant that grows into a more conical shape as it ages. In the winter, the leaves on its sprays of bronze-tinged, golden-yellow foliage takes on a vibrant copper hue. This adorable conifer, which has a slow growth rate and is ideal for mixed borders and rock gardens, gives year-round appeal to the landscape. Due to its little stature, it is also perfect for tiny gardens and pots.