38 Hawley Road, Earnscleugh,
Alexandra
Thuja plicata 'Old Gold'
Old Gold Western Red Cedar
$24
PB6.5
Mature height:
1.5 - 2 m
Mature width:
1.2 - 1.5 m
A stunning, slow-growing evergreen conifer with a neat, dense, broadly pyramidal-to-rounded habit. Features beautiful, layered sprays of scale-like foliage that display a brilliant, glowing golden-yellow hue year-round, which deepens to a rich coppery-bronze tone during winter cold.
Growing Conditions
Soil
Moist, fertile, well-drained loam or clay soil.
Sunlight
Full sun is critical for triggering the brightest, most vibrant golden colouration.
Flower
Inconspicuous tiny cones in spring.
Care & Maintenance
Thuja plicata 'Old Gold' is a beautiful, spreading, golden-foliaged conifer that adds warmth to the garden.
• Plant in a sunny spot to ensure the best golden colour.
• Tolerant of most soil types as long as they are well-draining.
• Very hardy to cold and frost.
• Requires little maintenance; can be trimmed if needed to restrict spread.
Common Uses for
Thuja plicata 'Old Gold'
01
Foliage Contrast Accent
Provides an intense, bright golden-yellow highlight that breaks up solid green background shrubbery.
02
Low Structured Screen
Forms a beautiful, uniform, tightly packed golden ribbon along pathways or boundary beds.
03
Winter colour Highlight
Delivers invaluable, rich coppery-bronze structural depth to the garden when other plants fade.
04
Modern Rockery Anchor
Adds strong structural geometry and bright glowing tones to minimalist gravel and stone gardens.
Visit Us Today
We’re a local, onsite nursery located in Alexandra.
All plants are selected and purchased in person so you can see quality, size, and suitability before you buy.
38 Hawley Road, Earnscleugh, Alexandra
Opening Hours
You’re welcome to visit during our open hours, or arrange a time that suits you by appointment.
August - May:
Tue, Wed, Thu | 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm
June - July:
By Appointment Only