Thuja orientalis 'Nana Aurea'Golden Biota

The Thuja orientalis 'Nana Aurea', commonly known as Golden Biota, is a compact, evergreen conifer renowned for its vibrant golden-yellow foliage that holds its colour year-round. With a naturally rounded and dense growth habit, it reaches up to 1 to 1.5 metres tall and wide, making it an excellent choice for low hedges, borders, or as a striking feature plant in gardens and containers. Its slow growth and tidy shape require minimal maintenance.

Golden Biota brings year-round colour and texture to both formal and informal garden styles, thriving in a wide range of climates.

Specifications

• Height1 to 1.5 metres
• Width1 to 1.5 metres
• Native toAsia (species origin)
• FoliageSoft, golden-yellow foliage with a dense, rounded habit; evergreen
• Growth rateSlow

Conditions

• SoilPrefers well-drained, fertile soils; tolerates sandy, loamy, and clay types
• LightFull sun to partial shade; brighter foliage colour develops in full sun
• WaterModerate; drought-tolerant once established
• ClimateThrives in temperate, subtropical, and Mediterranean regions

Additional Features

• FormNaturally compact and rounded with dense foliage
• UsesIdeal for low hedges, borders, rockeries, topiary, or as a feature plant
• SpacingPlant 50 to 100 cm apart for hedges or standalone displays
• Low MaintenanceRequires little pruning; shape lightly if desired
• Pest ResistanceGenerally pest-free and resilient
• Drought TolerancePerforms well in low-water gardens once established
• Cold ToleranceHardy and withstands frost in cooler climates
• Seasonal AppealEvergreen foliage provides year-round interest with vibrant colour
• VersatilityComplements formal, cottage, and contemporary garden styles

The Golden Biota is a beautiful and low-maintenance conifer, perfect for adding structure, colour, and elegance to gardens and landscapes year-round.