Thuja occidentalis 'Yellow Ribbon'

North America.

White cedar 'Yellow Ribbon' is a conical tree or large shrub. It usually reaches a height of 7 - 8 m and is approx. 0.8 - 1 m wide. It usually grows 25 - 30 cm per year.

The White cedar 'Yellow Ribbon' is evergreen. Its needles are yellow, scale-like.

Striped, torn bark.

The cones of Thuja occidentalis 'Yellow Ribbon' appear from October.

Thuja occidentalis 'Yellow Ribbon' is a shallow-rooted or heart-rooted tree and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots close to the surface.

Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

The White cedar 'Yellow Ribbon' has good frost hardiness.

Normal soil.

Solitary, group planting, topiary, bonsai

Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

The plant has a medium water requirement.

- A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.
- Watering less frequently, but thoroughly and thoroughly, encourages the plant roots to penetrate deeper into the soil. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Pruning, ideally from the end of June to July, is advisable for this plant.

Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

- Pruning: In the period from the end of June to July
- Fertilise: In the period from March to April
- Watering: In the period from May to September.