.plant-container { font-family: inherit; } .plant-container ul { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-left: 0; } .plant-container li { display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 0; } .plant-container img { width: 24px; height: auto; margin-right: 10px; vertical-align: middle; flex-shrink: 0; } Yellow Ribbon' American Arborvitae Thuja occidentalis 'Yellow Ribbon' Description This cultivar of American Arborvitae features a dense, compact habit with striking yellow foliage that remains vibrant throughout the growing season. It is well-suited for privacy screens, hedges, or accent plantings in landscape designs. Suggested Uses Ideal for creating living fences, privacy hedges, or focal points in garden beds. Its compact size also makes it suitable for container planting on patios and balconies. Plant Details Botanical Name: Thuja occidentalis 'Yellow Ribbon' Common Name: Yellow Ribbon Arborvitae Size & Growth: Generally 3-4 feet tall and wide at maturity, with a slow to moderate growth rate Hardiness Zones: Zones 3-7 Foliage Type: Evergreen, needle-like foliage Bloom Time: Typically no significant flowers, but small cones may appear in late summer Growth Rate: Slow to moderate Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade Attracts Pollinators: No Indoor Friendly: No Container Friendly: Yes Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Toxic if ingested; keep out of reach of pets Fragrant: No Cut Flower: No Grows Well With: Boxwoods, Perennials, Ornamental Grasses Care Tips Planting Instructions: Select a sunny location with well-drained soil. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and plant at the same depth. Soil Moisture: Keep soil evenly moist, especially during the first two years Soil Type: Prefers loamy, slightly acidic to neutral soil Humidity: Tolerant of a range of humidity levels Pruning Instructions: Prune lightly in early spring to shape and remove dead or crossing branches Winter Care: Protect from harsh, drying winds; Mulch around base for insulation Planting Depth: Ensure the top of the root ball is level with the surrounding soil Fertilization: Feed with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring Special Care: Avoid excessive pruning; ensure adequate watering during dry spells