Monrovia Highlights Arborvitae

To create a dense, continuous privacy screen, space your Highlights Arborvitae approximately 3 to 4 feet apart. This allows the plants to grow together while still providing enough airflow for each tree to remain healthy.

The Highlights Arborvitae is known for its vibrant, golden-yellow foliage that persists throughout the seasons. While the color is most intense during the growing season, it maintains its bright, warm hue even in winter, providing excellent year-round visual interest.

While no plant is completely immune to hungry deer, this variety is naturally resistant and typically avoided by deer browsing. It is a reliable choice for landscapes where deer pressure is a common concern.

Yes, this arborvitae is container-friendly. Ensure you use a large pot with excellent drainage and high-quality potting soil, and be prepared to water it more frequently than you would if it were planted directly in the ground.

The growth rate is slow, meaning it won't quickly outgrow its space or require frequent maintenance. Because of its naturally upright, tidy habit, you will rarely need to prune it unless you want to shape it for a specific aesthetic.

These trees thrive in enriched, well-drained soil. Before planting, amend your native soil with organic matter like compost to improve drainage and nutrient content, which will help the tree establish a strong root system.