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Fluffy Western Arborvitae

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

Soft Golden Foliage
Upright Evergreen Form
Year-Round Structure

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Fluffy Western 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
Regular watering schedule for the first six months. Once established, rainwater should be sufficient.
Fertilizing
Should not need any extra fertilizer unless your entire lawn and garden have problems and needs regular fertilizing.

Fluffy Western Arborvitae

Fluffy Western Arborvitae is a colorful evergreen shrub with soft, bold yellow-green foliage and a naturally upright pyramidal form. Its bright texture, year-round structure, and medium size make it a standout choice for privacy screens, borders, entrance plantings, and specimen accents.

Why choose Fluffy Western Arborvitae?

Choose Fluffy Western Arborvitae for a fresh twist on classic arborvitae. Its soft, fluffy-looking foliage emerges with cheerful yellow tones and stays colorful through the colder months, giving the landscape reliable winter interest. The naturally pyramidal shape creates formal structure with little pruning, while its upright habit works well for screening, framing walkways, flanking entries, or adding evergreen contrast to mixed plantings.

Key Characteristics

Botanical Name: Thuja plicata ‘SMNTPGF’
Common Name: Fluffy Western Arborvitae
Plant Type: Evergreen shrub
Growth Habit: Upright, pyramidal, dense

Fluffy Western Arborvitae Additional Information

Fluffy Western Arborvitae is grown for foliage color and texture rather than showy flowers. The scale-like evergreen foliage has a soft, layered look with a bright yellow-green cast that gives the plant a glowing effect in the landscape. Unlike many flowering shrubs that peak for only a short period, this arborvitae provides year-round color, structure, and privacy value.

Use Fluffy Western Arborvitae as a specimen, foundation anchor, low-maintenance screen, formal pair near an entrance, or vertical accent in a mixed evergreen border. Its mature size is more manageable than large western redcedar types, typically reaching about 10–15 feet tall and 4–6 feet wide. Pruning is usually minimal because it naturally keeps a pyramidal outline, though light shaping can be done in spring after new growth begins.

Planting & Care

1. Planting: Plant Fluffy Western Arborvitae in full sun to part sun with moist, well-drained soil. Set the root ball so the top sits level with the surrounding soil, then backfill and water thoroughly.

2. Watering: Keep soil evenly moist during the first growing season while roots establish. Once established, water during extended dry spells, especially in hot weather, sandy soil, or exposed planting sites.

3. Mulching: Apply a 2–3 inch mulch layer around the root zone to help retain moisture and moderate soil temperature. Keep mulch pulled back from the trunk to protect the base of the plant.

4. Pruning: Little pruning is needed to maintain its natural pyramidal shape. If shaping is desired, prune lightly in spring after new growth begins, removing only stray or damaged branches.

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FAQs

How big does Fluffy Western Arborvitae get?
Fluffy Western Arborvitae typically grows about 10–15 feet tall and 4–6 feet wide, making it useful for medium-height screens, borders, and upright evergreen accents.
How much sun does Fluffy Western Arborvitae need?
It grows best in full sun to part sun. More sun generally encourages the brightest foliage color and the densest, most uniform growth.
Does Fluffy Western Arborvitae need pruning?
It usually needs very little pruning because it naturally grows in a pyramidal shape. Light spring trimming can be used to refine the outline or remove damaged growth.

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Tall Growth
Full Sun
Seasonal

Mature Height	Small: Up to 15 ft
Mature Spread	0-5 ft
Growth Rate	Moderate, Slow
Botanical Name	Thuja plicata
Bloom Time	Non Flowering
Family	Cupressaceae
Flower Color	Non Flowering
Hardiness Zones	5, 6, 7, 8
Maintenance	Low
Light Needs	Full Sun
Size	#3 Container

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Growing Zones 5-8 Outdoors

(Hardy down to -20)

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