Forever Goldy Arborvitae

Botanical Name: Thuja plicata ‘Forever Goldy’

Common Name: Forever Goldy Arborvitae

Mature Height and Width:
10–12' tall × 3–5' wide

Growth Habit: Upright, narrow pyramidal evergreen with strong central leader and dense vertical branching. Maintains a structured, symmetrical habit without becoming overly broad. Moderate growth rate.

Foliage Description: Soft scale foliage in bright golden-yellow tones; interior growth deeper gold to yellow-green. Color remains vibrant through summer and holds warm golden tone into winter without bronzing heavily. Texture is fine to moderately fine.

Flower Description: Inconspicuous cones; not grown for ornamental bloom.

Bloom Time: Not applicable

Fall Color: Evergreen; maintains golden coloration through winter.

Light Requirements: Full sun for strongest golden coloration and density. Light shade may reduce color intensity.

Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 5–8

Notable Landscape Uses:
Vertical accent; color contrast in evergreen screens; driveway or entry flanking; foundation planting; property line screening; focal evergreen in mixed borders.

Deer Resistance: Moderate
Arborvitae may experience browsing pressure in Zones 5–7, especially in winter; protection recommended in high-deer areas.