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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.
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