Southern Living Plant Collection
Southern Living Forever Goldy Arborvitae Tree
Introduce vibrant, year-round color to your landscape with the Southern Living® Forever Goldy™ Arborvitae Tree. This evergreen boasts a striking golden-yellow hue that brightens any season. Its narrow, columnar form is ideal for tight spaces or creating a natural privacy screen, reaching up to 12 feet tall and only 3 feet wide. Enjoy its low-maintenance nature, deer resistance, and tolerance to drought and cold, thriving in USDA Zones 5-8. This well-rooted tree offers soft, feathery foliage and comes with a 60-day Alive & Thrive™ Guarantee.
$38.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
729
/ 1322
#729 in Trees
Price vs Category Average
-64%
Below average
Botanical Name
4
/ Thuja plicata 'EVER'
Who it's for
- Year-Round Golden Foliage
- Narrow, Upright Growth Habit
- Excellent Cold Tolerance and Durability
Who should skip it
- Susceptibility to Bagworms and Spider Mites
- Requires Consistent Moisture and Drainage
- Potential for Winter Burn or Sun Scald
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Thuja plicata '4EVER'
Mature Height
10-12 ft.
Mature Width
3-4 ft.
Sunlight Requirement
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Growth Rate
Moderate Growing
USDA Growing Zones
5-8
Cold Hardiness
hardy down to -10℉
Shipping Restrictions
Does Not Ship To: AK, AZ, HI
Features
- Year-round golden-yellow foliage
- Narrow, upright columnar shape
- Low-maintenance and deer-resistant
- Durable against drought and cold
- Soft, feathery texture
- Vigorous growth
- Requires minimal pruning
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly praise the Southern Living Forever Goldy Arborvitae for its signature vibrant golden-yellow foliage, which offers striking year-round interest and excellent color retention. Reviewers frequently note the plant's robust health upon arrival, crediting secure packaging that minimizes transit shock. Its vigorous growth and hardiness make it effective as a bright privacy screen or specimen plant. While the overall consensus favors this low maintenance evergreen, some buyers feel the initial size does not fully match the premium price point, leading to minor disappointment regarding immediate landscape impact. Despite a few reports of transplant stress, satisfaction remains high due to the unique, impactful coloration.
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