.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 A compact, golden-yellow evergreen shrub with gracefully layered foliage. Its vibrant color adds brightness to any landscape, and it maintains dense growth for privacy screens or accent plants. Suggested Uses Ideal for hedge formations, specimen planting, or border accent in garden landscapes. Perfect for containers and small spaces due to its manageable size. Plant Details Botanical Name: Thuja occidentalis 'Yellow Ribbon' Common Name: Yellow Ribbon American Arborvitae Size & Growth: Typically reaches 4-5 feet in height with a spread of 2-3 feet, slow to moderate growth rate Hardiness Zones: 3-7 Foliage Type: Evergreen, dense, fan-like Bloom Time: Not applicable (coniferous foliage) Growth Rate: Slow to moderate Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade Attracts Pollinators: Possibly, primarily for visual interest Indoor Friendly: No Container Friendly: Yes, suitable for containers Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Non-toxic Fragrant: No Cut Flower: No Grows Well With: Junipers, Blue Spruce, other conifers Care Tips Planting Instructions: Choose a sunny location in well-drained soil; space plants 2-3 ft apart for group plantings Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged Soil Type: Adaptable, prefers loamy, slightly acidic to neutral soil Humidity: Average humidity levels are suitable Pruning Instructions: Minimal pruning needed; remove dead or damaged branches in early spring Winter Care: Mulch around base to protect roots in colder zones Planting Depth: Plant at same depth as in nursery container Fertilization: Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer annually in spring Special Care: Avoid heavy pruning, and regular watering during dry periods