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First Editions Lemon Burst Arborvitae

Name: Emerald Green Arborvitae
Brand: Grasshopper Gardens
SKU: EGA-001
Price: 49.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (57 reviews)

Brilliant Golden Foliage
Compact Rounded Form
Multi Season Interest

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We guarantee that your plants and trees will arrive happy and healthy. If you’re not satisfied after receiving your trees and plants, we’ll replace them at no cost to you. Trees and plants are living organisms and require care, maintenance, and protection to survive, root in, and establish properly. Trees that do not survive despite receiving the proper care, maintenance, and protection within the first year will be considered for a one-time replacement. If you purchased plants outside of your growing zone recommendation, or have not properly cared for your new plants as described in your welcome letter, your purchase won’t be covered by our Grasshopper guarantee.
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First Editions Lemon Burst Arborvitae

Sunlight
Can grow in a range from full sun to partial shade. They need at least six hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight per day.
Watering
Can grow in a range from full sun to partial shade. They need at least six hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight per day.
Fertilizing
Should not need any extra fertilizer unless your entire lawn and garden have problems and needs regular fertilizing.

First Editions Lemon Burst Arborvitae

First Editions Lemon Burst Arborvitae is a colorful evergreen conifer valued for its bright golden-yellow foliage, dense habit, and year-round landscape appeal. Its vibrant color provides an eye-catching contrast to green evergreens while offering structure, texture, and dependable four-season interest.

Why choose First Editions Lemon Burst Arborvitae?

Gardeners looking for evergreen color beyond traditional green selections will appreciate First Editions Lemon Burst Arborvitae. Its golden foliage brightens foundations, mixed borders, and privacy plantings throughout the year. The naturally dense growth habit provides a clean appearance with minimal pruning, while the evergreen foliage continues to add interest during winter when many landscape plants are dormant. Whether used as a specimen, hedge, or accent planting, this arborvitae offers reliable color and attractive form across multiple seasons.

Key Characteristics

Botanical Name: Thuja occidentalis ‘Lemon Burst’
Common Name: Lemon Burst Arborvitae
Plant Type: Evergreen shrub
Growth Habit: Dense pyramidal habit

First Editions Lemon Burst Arborvitae Additional Information

First Editions Lemon Burst Arborvitae is prized for its bright yellow to golden evergreen foliage, which maintains strong ornamental value throughout the growing season and often develops rich seasonal tones as temperatures change. The dense branching structure naturally forms an attractive pyramidal shape, making it useful as both a landscape accent and a screening plant.

As an evergreen conifer, it delivers visual interest every month of the year. The colorful foliage pairs beautifully with dark green shrubs, flowering perennials, and other conifers, creating strong contrast in foundation beds and mixed borders. Its tidy growth habit requires only occasional shaping, allowing gardeners to enjoy a polished appearance with minimal maintenance. Lemon Burst Arborvitae can be planted as a specimen, property border, privacy screen, or focal point near entrances and patios where its bright foliage can be appreciated throughout the seasons. Consistent moisture during establishment encourages vigorous growth and long-term landscape performance.

Planting & Care

1. Planting: Select a location with full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Plant at the same depth as it was growing in the container and allow room for mature spread.

2. Watering: Water regularly during the first growing season to encourage strong root development. Once established, provide supplemental moisture during prolonged dry periods.

3. Mulching: Apply a layer of mulch around the base to help conserve moisture, suppress weeds, and maintain even soil temperatures. Keep mulch away from direct contact with stems.

4. Pruning: Prune in late winter or early spring to shape the shrub or remove older stems. Occasional thinning promotes good airflow and encourages vigorous new growth.

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FAQs

Does First Editions Lemon Burst Arborvitae stay colorful year-round?
Yes. Its golden evergreen foliage provides bright color throughout the year and continues to add interest during winter.
Where should First Editions Lemon Burst Arborvitae be planted?
It performs best in sunny locations with well-drained soil where its bright foliage can develop excellent color and density.
Can First Editions Lemon Burst Arborvitae be used for screening?

Yes. Its dense evergreen habit makes it suitable for privacy plantings, property borders, and landscape screening applications.

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Lush Foliage
Tall Growth
Full Shade

Mature Height	Small: Up to 15 ft
Mature Spread	0-5 ft
Growth Rate	Moderate, Slow
Botanical Name	Thuja occidentalis 'RutThu3' PP35,206
Bloom Time	Non Flowering
Deer Resistant	Usually
Flower Color	Non Flowering
Family	Cupressaceae
Hardiness Zones	4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Light Needs	Full Sun
Maintenance	Low
Size	Quart

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Growing Zones 3-7 Outdoors

(Hardy down to -40)

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