Thuja occ. 'Yellow Ribbon' - 80-100 CM RB

Description
The White cedar 'Yellow Ribbon' (Thuja occidentalis) is a tree or large shrub that grows in a cone shape and usually reaches a height of around 8 metres and a width of around 1 metre. Its scale-like leaves are yellow in colour. Decorative cones adorn Thuja occidentalis 'Yellow Ribbon' 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, flood-tolerant, cannot be built over

Leaves
The White cedar 'Yellow Ribbon' is evergreen. Its needles are yellow, scale-like.

Bark
Striped, torn bark.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The White cedar 'Yellow Ribbon' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
White cedar 'Yellow Ribbon' is a conical tree or large shrub with an opaque crown. It usually reaches a height of 7 - 8 m and is approx. 0.8 - 1 m wide. It usually grows 25 - 30 cm per year.

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 'Yellow Ribbon' appear from October.

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Solitary, group planting, topiary, bonsai

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