A narrow, golden arborvitae with a clean spire shape and bright evergreen color that stays tidy and luminous
FEATURES:
- Slim, spire-like habit with a tight, vertical silhouette
- Golden-yellow foliage for vivid evergreen brightness
- Soft, scale-like sprays with a smooth, feathery texture
- Dense branching that keeps the form full and polished
- Strong color contrast with deeper green evergreens for a layered look
- Evergreen year-round (no notable fall color change)
- Hand Selected; Fresh from the Grower
- Ships on our trucks because the size of the tree - does not fit in a box.
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip:
When you want a landscape to feel taller, add a few slim vertical evergreens, then keep everything else lower and softer around them. That contrast makes the whole design look more intentional and layered.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 5-8
- Mature Height: 12-18' tall
- Mature Width: 3-4' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun/Part Shade
- Spacing: 3-4' apart
Golden Spire Arborvitae
Bower & Branch Trees and Plants
Thuja plicata 'Daniellow' PP20,267
Regular price Sale price| Qty | Discount | Total Savings |
|---|---|---|
| 6+ | $25 / tree | $150 |
| 12+ | $50 / tree | $600 |
| 24+ | $75 / tree | $1800 |
| 50+ | $100 / tree | $5000 |
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A narrow, golden arborvitae with a clean spire shape and bright evergreen color that stays tidy and luminous
FEATURES:
- Slim, spire-like habit with a tight, vertical silhouette
- Golden-yellow foliage for vivid evergreen brightness
- Soft, scale-like sprays with a smooth, feathery texture
- Dense branching that keeps the form full and polished
- Strong color contrast with deeper green evergreens for a layered look
- Evergreen year-round (no notable fall color change)
- Hand Selected; Fresh from the Grower
- Ships on our trucks because the size of the tree - does not fit in a box.
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip:
When you want a landscape to feel taller, add a few slim vertical evergreens, then keep everything else lower and softer around them. That contrast makes the whole design look more intentional and layered.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 5-8
- Mature Height: 12-18' tall
- Mature Width: 3-4' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun/Part Shade
- Spacing: 3-4' apart
Why plant Golden Spire Arborvitae?
Golden Spire Arborvitae is a true “vertical glow” plant. It grows narrow and upright like a clean spire, while the foliage brings warm golden tones that brighten the landscape without relying on flowers. The texture is soft and feathery, and the branching stays dense, so the overall look is tidy and finished, not airy or sparse.
In winter, it keeps its evergreen structure and color when the rest of the garden is all bare branches and deep sighs. If you want a conifer that adds both form and light, this one nails it.
How to use Golden Spire Arborvitae in the landscape?
Use it as a vertical accent where you want height without width and a bright evergreen presence that reads from a distance. It looks especially striking when repeated to create a rhythm, or when placed against darker backgrounds like evergreens, fencing, or brick so the gold color stands out. Keep companion plants simple and lower near the base so the spire shape stays crisp, and allow enough spacing so each plant maintains its narrow outline without crowding.
Frequently Asked Questions
Arborvitae does not have showy blooms. It may produce small, inconspicuous cones, but it’s grown for evergreen foliage color and its narrow spire form.
Golden tones are typically strongest with good light. In full sun, color stays brightest; in more shade, the foliage may soften toward chartreuse. Winter can also deepen or mellow the color slightly while remaining attractively golden.
Pruning is usually minimal. If shaping is desired, lightly trim in late spring or early summer. Avoid cutting back into bare wood, since arborvitae does not reliably re-sprout from old, leafless stems.
