Thuja occ. 'Amber Glow' - 20-25 CM C3

Description
The White cedar 'Amber Glow' (Thuja occidentalis) is a small shrub that grows cone-shaped and usually reaches a height of approx. 60 cm and a width of approx. 60 cm. Its scale-like leaves are golden yellow in colour. They turn a beautiful orange-yellow colour in winter. Decorative cones adorn Thuja occidentalis 'Amber Glow' from October. This shrub is well tolerant of frost and prefers calcareous, nutrient-rich, sandy, loamy soil in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Bulletpoints
* tolerates pruning * easy to care for * resistant to urban climates, wind-resistant

leaves
The White cedar 'Amber Glow' is evergreen. Its needles are golden yellow, scale-like. With its orange-yellow foliage, it sets beautiful accents in winter.

Bark
Striped, torn bark.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The White cedar 'Amber Glow' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
White cedar 'Amber Glow' is a conical small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 40 - 60 cm and is approx. 40 - 60 cm wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
Pruning, ideally from the end of June to July, is advisable for this plant.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Pruning: In the period from the end of June to July - Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from May to September.

Care
- A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time. - Watering less frequently, but thoroughly and thoroughly, encourages the plant roots to penetrate deeper into the soil. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Fruit
The cones of Thuja occidentalis 'Amber Glow' appear from October.

Worth knowing
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Solitary, group planting, topiary

Root
Thuja occidentalis 'Amber Glow' is a shallow-rooted or heart-rooted tree and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots close to the surface.