Compact Evergreen with Vibrant Golden-Yellow Foliage and Superior Disease Resistance
Lemon Burst Arborvitae features vibrant golden-yellow new growth that retains its brilliant color even in full sun, creating year-round visual interest in the landscape. This compact evergreen shrub delivers exceptional disease resistance to Passalora/Cercospora needle blight, reliable performance in both warm and cold climates, and lovely orange winter tones in cool regions. Perfect for foundation plantings, borders, containers, and adding bright color to evergreen landscapes.
Key Features
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Vibrant Golden-Yellow Foliage: Bright yellow new growth retains color even in full sun
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Year-Round Color: Golden-yellow foliage with lovely orange tones in winter
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Superior Disease Resistance: Resistant to Passalora/Cercospora needle blight
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Compact Size: Reaches 4-6 feet tall and 3-4 feet wide, ideal for small spaces
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Climate Adaptable: Thrives in both warm and cold climates
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Low Maintenance: Easy to grow and reliable once established
Growing Specifications
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Light: Full sun to part shade
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Mature Size: 4-6' tall x 3-4' wide
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Hardiness: Zones 3-7
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Type: Evergreen shrub
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Pruning: Prune in late spring or early summer to maintain shape. Minimal pruning required.
Landscape Uses
Perfect for foundation plantings, borders, hedges, and containers. Excellent choice for adding bright golden color to evergreen landscapes. Works beautifully as an accent plant, in mixed borders, or as a low hedge. Pairs beautifully with dark green evergreens, ornamental grasses, and flowering perennials. Ideal for properties seeking compact evergreens with exceptional color and disease resistance.
Care & Growing Conditions
Plant in full sun to part shade in well-drained, slightly acidic soil rich in organic matter. Apply mulch to retain moisture and regulate soil temperature. Water regularly during establishment and dry periods to keep soil consistently moist. Once established, moderately drought tolerant. Fertilize in early spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer formulated for evergreens.
For detailed planting instructions, visit our Proper Planting Directions page.
Pricing & Availability
All items are subject to availability. You may contact us via email - mulchpit1@gmail.com or call us at 615-754-7076 to check our current availability. We strive to keep our website prices accurate, but prices are subject to change.
