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Jantar Arborvitae

Thuja occidentalis ‘Jantar’ 

The invigorating yellow foliage of Jantar Arborvitae will brighten your mood and your garden spaces. Plant this narrow, upright variety to define spaces of interest and create privacy. Combine in trough planters or containers to add interest to smaller garden spaces.

Key Characteristics of your Jantar Arborvitae

USDA Zones

Zone 4-7

Color

Golden Yellow

Sunlight

Full Sun/ Part Shade

Warning

Not for human or animal
consumption

Size

Mature Height: 12-14′ (3-4m)
Mature Width: 3-4′ (90cm-1.2m)

Growth Habit

Narrow Pyramid

Caring for your Jantar Arborvitae

  • Water your Arb twice weekly the first few months after planting, and then water weekly (about 1 inch of water) for the next year. Once established, make sure they get about 1/2 inch of water weekly, either through rainfall or irrigation. Too little water will cause the foliage to turn yellow or brown, while excessive water may cause needle discoloration and root rot.
  • Arbs like moist but well-drained soil that is mildly acidic to mildly alkaline.
  • Grow in full sun to partial shade. Arbs generally need at least 6 hours of sun daily; too little sunlight will make the plants sparse and leggy.
  • This plant normally does not need feeding. However, if new growth is very sparse or slow, feeding with a balanced fertilizer containing all major nutrients is recommended.
  • Light pruning in the early spring can help ‘Jantar’ remain neat and foster thicker growth. Prune to maintain the natural shape of the shrub—wider at the bottom and tapering inward toward the top. This is one of the arborvitae cultivars that is sometimes pruned to form spiral topiaries.
  • To prune, trim the leafy parts of the branch and do not cut back to bare wood. Dead or diseased branches should be removed to prevent decay and improve air circulation.