Thuja orientalis Pyramidalis Aurea
Thuja orientalis Pyramidalis Aurea
Thuja orientalis Pyramidalis Aurea
Thuya oriental, Thuya de Chine
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Description
Thuja orientalis Pyramidalis 'Aurea' is interesting for its narrow and regular pyramid shape, its moderate growth, and its evergreen foliage that changes colour: light yellow to golden in spring and autumn, greener in summer, and takes on lovely shades of orange to copper in winter, bringing a beautiful warm hue to the garden at a time when flowers are rare. With a medium size, this conifer fits well in gardens of all sizes. It can be planted as a specimen, in a border, or as a hedge.
Thuja orientalis is an evergreen conifer from the cypress family native to China, but naturally occurring from Iran to Japan. In the wild, it reaches a height of 12 to 20 metres (39 to 66 feet), adopting a beautiful pyramidal habit, spreading branches, and ascending branches that start from the base of the trunk. Its foliage, which persists in winter, has a pleasant scent. It is a perfectly hardy species, well adapted to temperate climates and fairly poor, even dry soils. As it tolerates pruning well, this conifer is often used as a hedge. Its fragrant wood is used for construction work and as incense in Buddhist temples.
The 'Pyramidalis Aurea' variety stands out with its reduced size, narrower habit, and beautiful foliage coloration. Its growth is slow, so it will not exceed 5 to 6 metres (16 to 20 feet) in height and 2 metres (7 feet) in width at maturity, after many years. This conifer reveals aromatic foliage when crushed, consisting of flattened twigs arranged in planes and covered with tiny scale-like leaves measuring 3 mm (0.1in) in length. The leaves overlap each other, giving the twigs a flat appearance. They change colour throughout the year. The cones, green and then grey-brown at maturity, measuring 1.5 to 2.5 cm (1in), are formed by 4 or 5 scales.
The Oriental Thuja 'Pyramidalis Aurea' will find its place as a specimen in a small garden, in a large border, or planted in a group of three near an entrance. It goes well with more disorderly shrubs, large stones, geometric lines of pools or buildings, and masonry structures. It can be associated with complementary grasses or dwarf conifers with a prostrate habit (Juniperus horizontalis Blue Chip), or globose shape (Picea abies Little Gem). The beautiful graphic qualities of conifers naturally stand out in a contemporary garden that prefers the aesthetics of silhouettes and textures over the whimsy of flowers. These plants, with their reassuring permanence, provide lasting structure to a border, mark pathways, border terraces, easily replacing the strong presence of trimmed boxwood or holly. The key is to play with volumes and colours.
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Botanical data
Thuja
orientalis
Pyramidalis Aurea
Cupressaceae
Thuya oriental, Thuya de Chine
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Thuja orientalis 'Pyramidalis Aurea' should be planted from September to November and from February to June in deep, ordinary but loose and not too heavy soil, slightly acidic, neutral or even slightly calcareous, but retaining some moisture. It prefers climates of an oceanic type, not too dry in summer: it only dislikes extremely hot temperatures and prolonged drought. It is undemanding in terms of exposure, although it prefers a sunny or semi-shady exposure to develop well. Soak the root balls well before planting. Optionally add organic amendment at planting and water generously in the first few years, and in case of prolonged drought. In very poor soil, you can apply a special conifer fertilizer every year in April and weed the soil in summer. This hardy conifer, up to at least -25°C (-13°F) does not require pruning but tolerates it quite well.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.