Plant Library

Arborvitae Lemon Burst

Common Name: Arborvitae

Botanical Name: Thuja occidentalis 'RutThu3'

Variety: Lemon Burst

Blossom Color: N/A

Bloom Time: N/A

Zone: 4 to 8

Exposure: Sun

Mature Height: 4-6'

Mature Width: 3-4'

Notes: This moderately sized arborvitae has a broadly conical form and tight habit. The yellow new growth stays yellow through summer when grown in full sun. It doesn't mind cold winters either, surviving -33°F in Minnesota in January 2019 without any winter burn.