Fluffy
Thuja plicata 'Fluffy'
In growth
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Planting Guide
| Spacing | 24-36 in apart |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Crown at soil level |
| Chilling hours | 0 |
| Life expectancy | 20+ years |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Planted | 2023 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Full Sun - Partial Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Average |
| Soil type | Well-draining, moist, humus-rich soil |
| Soil pH | 5.5-7.0 |
| Zones | 5-9 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Shrub |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Linear (Long, narrow) |
| Foliage colour | Golden yellow new growth maturing to green |
| Bloom | Not ornamental |
| Fruit | Cone |
| Evergreen | Evergreen |
Root System
| System | Fibrous/Adventitious Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Mixed Fine & Coarse |
| Function | Mixed Orders |
| Propagation | Semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Birds |
|---|---|
| Deer | Deer Resistant |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic |
| Edibility | Inedible |
| Companions | Globe Arborvitae, Anna's Magic Ball, Tater Tot Arborvitae |
Where it came from
| Grower | Proven Winners |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Kulak's Nursery |
Care
Water consistently. Protect from drying winter winds with burlap in exposed sites.
Maintenance
Minimal pruning required. Tip-prune in late spring to encourage density if desired.
Cleanup
No seasonal cutback. Remove winter-damaged tips in spring.
Notes
Unique evergreen with soft, textured foliage that emerges golden-yellow in spring. Compact mounding habit.