Botanical Name: Platycladus orientalis 'Aurea Nana Compacta'
Common Name: Conifer

 

Use: Outdoors
Indigenous/Exotic : Exotic
Evergreen/Deciduous : Evergreen
Plant Type : Conifer
Flower Colour : None
Foliage Colour : Lime green and yellow
Best Season : Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter
Light : Sun
Hardiness : Hardy
Attributes : Provides year round interest
Height (m) : 0.80
Spread (m) : 1
    
Platycladus orientalis 'Aurea Nana Compacta' was previously known as Thuja orientalis 'Aurea Nana Compacta'. Though slow growing, it is a superb small conical shaped, compact conifer. The foliage turns a rich golden bronze in winter. Very versatile, especially in tubs and small gardens.

 

Notes : Conifers are constant, lending structure and depth of colour to the garden in every season of the year. Their dense evergreen foliage has an amazing range of different sizes, shapes and colours.

 

The soil should be well drained and reasonably fertile - add plenty of slightly acid compost to sandy or clay soils to improve their texture. Will thrive in an open, sunny to lightly shaded position. The golden varieties need full sun to show their best colours, but the blues and the silvers are often better in semi-shade, particularly in the hotter areas. Keep well watered during dry spells, especially in summer. Little pruning is necessary. Propagate by means of tip cuttings (5 - 7.5 centimetres long) taken during mid to late winter. Root best in sharp sand, under mist with bottom heat if possible.