Southern Living Forever Goldy Arborvitae
Best low maintenance evergreen for year round golden landscape color.
This is the rare evergreen that trades the typical somber green for a striking, year-round golden glow. Its naturally dense, pyramidal shape makes it an effortless choice for privacy screens, though you sacrifice the wilder, looser texture of native shrubs for its manicured, architectural precision.
$46.50
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking a consistent pop of color in their landscape
- Busy homeowners wanting a polished look with very little effort
- Southern gardeners dealing with intense summer heat and direct sunlight
Who should skip it
- Individuals in drought-prone areas without automated irrigation systems
- Property owners living in areas with high local deer populations
- Landscapers needing an immediate, full-height privacy screen within one season
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
The striking golden-yellow foliage provides year-round color that anchors any landscape.
Privacy Utility
Dense, pyramidal growth creates an effective, natural screen for residential boundaries.
Deer Resistance
Reliably withstands browsing pressure where other evergreens often fail.
Maintenance Ease
Requires minimal pruning to maintain its naturally tidy, structured shape.
Environmental Adaptability
Thrives across a broad range of zones with moderate water needs.
Growth Predictability
Consistent moderate growth rate makes long-term landscape planning straightforward.
Key Specs
Mature Height
15-20 feet
Mature Spread
5-6 feet
USDA Hardiness Zones
5-8
Light Requirement
Full Sun to Partial Sun
Water Requirement
Moderate
Foliage Type
Evergreen
Growth Rate
Moderate
Container Friendly
Yes
Deer Resistant
Yes
Soil Type Preference
Well-drained
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