Thuja occ. 'Malonyana Aurea' - P11

Description
The White cedar 'Malonyana Aurea' (Thuja occidentalis) is a tree or large shrub that grows in a conical, columnar shape and usually reaches a height of approx. 8 m and a width of approx. 1 m. Its scale-like leaves are golden-yellow in colour. Decorative cones adorn Thuja occidentalis 'Malonyana Aurea' from October onwards. This tree or large shrub is highly frost-tolerant. It prefers calcareous, nutrient-rich, sandy, loamy soil in a sunny to semi-shaded position.

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

Leaves
The White cedar 'Malonyana Aurea' is evergreen. Its needles are golden yellow, scale-like.

Bark
Striped, torn bark.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The White cedar 'Malonyana Aurea' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
White cedar 'Malonyana Aurea' is a tree or large shrub with a conical and columnar growth habit. It usually reaches a height of 5–8 m and a width of approx. 0.5–1 m. It is slow-growing.

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 ground 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 'Malonyana Aurea' appear from October.

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Solitary, group planting, topiary

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