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thuja gold

Thuja gold is an exciting and versatile evergreen conifer prized by New Zealand gardeners looking for year-round colour, structure, and easy-care landscaping. With its brilliant foliage that shimmers in golden tones, thuja gold varieties create an eye-catching feature in any garden. Whether you’re after a statement hedge, a low-maintenance privacy screen, or a vibrant specimen plant, thuja gold delivers instant impact with minimal fuss. This hardy plant stands up well to New Zealand's variable climates, thriving in full sun and tolerating most soil types.

Sophora molloyi 'Dragons Gold' small trees in full flower at The Plant Company.

Sophora 'Dragon's Gold'

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Sophora 'Dragons Gold' is a highly ornamental NZ native shrub renowned for its early and vibrant golden yellow flowers. Blooming in late winter and early spring, this stunning kowhai hybrid attracts tui, bellbirds, and other nectar feeding birds to the garden.

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Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 2.00 m
Spread: 2.50 m
Flowering time: Spring, Winter
Tolerances: Extended dry periods, Hardy
Garden uses: Living areas, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Modern, Native
Apricot 'Clutha Gold' orange fruit.

Apricot 'Clutha Gold'

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Apricot 'Clutha Gold' produces orange fruit with a slight red blush in summer. The large-sized fruit is firm with an intense flavour. This deciduous tree typically grows to 5 m tall and 4 m wide, performing best when planted in full sun on a well-drained, sheltered site.

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Suited to regions: Alpine, Temperate
Plant type: Fruit Trees
Height: 5.00 m
Spread: 4.00 m
Flowering time: Spring
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Modern
Apricot 'Clutha Gold' orange fruit.
Apricot 'Clutha Gold'

Apricot 'Clutha Gold' produces orange fruit with a slight red blush in summer. The large-sized fruit is firm with an intense flavour. This deciduous...

From$404.59
Sophora molloyi 'Dragons Gold' small trees in full flower at The Plant Company.
Sophora 'Dragon's Gold'

Sophora 'Dragons Gold' is a highly ornamental NZ native shrub renowned for its early and vibrant golden yellow flowers. Blooming in late winter and...

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Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd' hedge with bright green foliage.
Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd' (Green Cedar)

Thuja 'Smaragd', commonly known as the Green or Emerald Cedar, grows with a narrow, dense, and columnar habit. The foliage is rich green, sometimes...

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Victory Gold - 1 Litre

Victory Gold is an herbicide used to control many types of broadleaf weeds in lawns. Susceptible weeds include: cape daisy, catsear, chickweed...

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Coleonema 'Sunset Gold' shrub with fine, yellow foliage.
Coleonema 'Sunset Gold' (Breath Of Heaven)

Coleonema ‘Sunset Gold’ is a stunning compact shrub known for its brilliant golden foliage that brings year round colour to NZ gardens. The fine...

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Bougainvillea 'Hawaiian Gold' yellow-orange flowers against dark green foliage.
Bougainvillea 'Hawaiian Gold'

Bougainvillea ‘Hawaiian Gold’ is a striking and hardy climber that bursts into brilliant golden-yellow bracts throughout the warmer months. This...

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A young Thuja plicata (Western Red Cedar) tree in a forest standing four metres tall.
Thuja plicata

Thuja plicata, commonly known as the Western Red Cedar, is a conifer that grows into an attractive and large tree. It grows with a dense, conical...

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Rose Flower Carpet Gold

Rose Flower Carpet Gold is a popular ground cover rose that features masses of showy, yellow flowers. Flowering begins in spring and will continue...

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Pear Taylors Gold

Pear 'Taylors Gold' is a premium deciduous fruit tree renowned for producing sweet juicy golden pears with exceptional flavour and texture. A...

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Cercis canadensis 'Hearts of Gold'

Cercis canadensis 'Hearts of Gold' is a stunning deciduous ornamental tree prized for its masses of rosy pink flowers that appear in early spring...

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Escallonia 'Gold Brian'

Escallonia 'Gold Brian' is a colourful evergreen shrub valued for its attractive golden foliage and contrasting pink flowers. The bright foliage...

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Fagus 'Dawyck Gold' specimen trees with yellow foliage.
Fagus 'Dawyck Gold'

Fagus 'Dawyck Gold', commonly known as the Columnar Beech Tree or Golden Beech Tree, is grown for its bright autumn colours and slender growth habit...

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Malus 'Arrow Gold'

Malus 'Arrow Gold' (Golden Crabapple) is an attractive deciduous ornamental tree prized for its masses of white spring blossom, glossy green foliage...

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Thuja orientalis 'Blue Cone' shrubs with green foliage in pots.
Thuja orientalis 'Blue Cone'

Thuja 'Blue Cone' is a dwarf conifer that features dense and erect sprays of green foliage. It gets its name from the blue cones produced during...

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Acer platanoides 'Princeton Gold'

Acer platanoides 'Princeton Gold' is a striking Norway Maple prized for its brilliant golden yellow foliage that holds its colour through spring and...

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Thuja plicata 'Green Giant' trees standing 5 m tall as a lush, green screen.
Thuja 'Green Giant'

Thuja 'Green Giant' is a smaller variety of Cedar and bears sprays of glossy, dark green foliage held on slender stems. The result is a tree with a...

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Grevillea 'Gold Rush'

Grevillea 'Gold Rush' is an eye catching evergreen shrub valued for its bright golden yellow flowers and fine foliage. Flowering over a long period...

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Pseudopanax 'Gold Finger'

Pseudopanax 'Gold Finger' is a striking New Zealand native shrub valued for its distinctive golden green foliage and strong architectural form. The...

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Strelitzia 'Mandelas Gold'

Strelitzia 'Mandelas Gold' (Yellow Crane Flower) is a striking evergreen perennial prized for its vivid yellow flowers and bold tropical foliage. The...

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Camellia 'Maroon and Gold'

Camellia 'Maroon and Gold' is a striking evergreen shrub admired for its deep maroon red blooms highlighted with golden stamens and glossy dark green...

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A Ginkgo 'Autumn Gold' specimen tree with colourful, yellow foliage in autumn.
Ginkgo 'Autumn Gold'

Ginkgo 'Autumn Gold' is grown for its impressive and colourful foliage. It produces distinctive, fan-shaped, rich green leaves which turn bright...

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Hymenosporum 'Gold Nugget'

Hymenosporum 'Gold Nugget' (Dwarf Frangipani) is a compact evergreen shrub admired for its glossy foliage and masses of fragrant creamy yellow...

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Thuja orientalis Aurea Nana

Thuja orientalis 'Aurea Nana' is a compact evergreen conifer admired for its dense golden foliage and naturally rounded growth habit. This attractive...

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Thuja occidentalis 'Rheingold'

Thuja occidentalis 'Rheingold' is a compact evergreen conifer admired for its soft golden foliage that develops warm bronze tones during cooler...

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Mesembryanthemum Gold

“Gold” is a variety of the commonly known, Iceplant, and is an herbaceous perennial grown for its spreading nature and pretty flowers. It bears...

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Grevillea Deua Gold

Grevillea 'Deua Gold' is a compact evergreen shrub prized for its soft golden foliage and colourful spider like flowers that attract birds and...

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Duranta 'Sheena's Gold' bright yellow foliage of the hedge.
Duranta Sheenas Gold

Duranta Sheenas Gold is a bushy, evergreen shrub with bright yellow foliage and light, lavender-blue flowers. The flowers appear from spring through...

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Grevillea Winpara Gold red and yellow flower.
Grevillea Winpara Gold (Winpara Gold Grevillea)

Grevillea Winpara Gold is an evergreen shrub featuring showy clusters of exquisite flowers. The unusual flowers are yellow and pink, and produced...

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Hebe sutherlandii 'Gold' large plant with white flowers in a garden.
Hebe sutherlandii 'Gold'

Hebe sutherlandii 'Gold' is a stunning evergreen shrub that delivers year round brightness to NZ gardens with its golden foliage. Compact and hardy...

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Juniperus Winter Gold ground cover plant with yellow foliage.
Juniperus Winter Gold (Gold Juniper Plant)

Juniperus Winter Gold, commonly known as the Gold Juniper Plant, is a spreading conifer with colourful foliage and great form. It carries fine...

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Sophora 'Dragon's Gold'

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Why Choose Thuja Gold for Your Garden?

Thuja gold is known for its attractive, feathery foliage that transitions from fresh golden-yellow in spring to warm amber hues in winter. This dazzling display makes it an ideal choice for lively garden borders, formal hedges, or as a light-enhancing backdrop for other plantings. Thuja gold maintains a compact, bushy habit, meaning it requires little pruning to retain its neat shape—perfect for busy gardeners or those new to conifers.

For a classic variety, Thuja plicata Old Gold (Thuja Old Gold) stands out. This selection combines golden tones with robust growth, making it one of the top picks for Kiwi landscapes that crave all-season colour.

Popular Thuja Gold Varieties

Several thuja gold cultivars offer a range of growth habits and foliage effects. Thuja plicata Old Gold (Thuja Old Gold) is highly popular for hedging, thanks to its dense growth and rich colour. Another standout is Thuja occidentalis 'Rheingold', admired for its softer, more delicate form and its foliage that takes on vibrant orange-gold tones with cooler weather.

These varieties are not only visually appealing but also low-maintenance, requiring little more than well-drained soil and regular watering through their establishment period.

Design Ideas with Thuja Gold

Incorporate thuja gold as a focal plant, or mix it with other golden-hued selections for a dazzling display. Pairing thuja gold with contrasting foliage brings out its luminous qualities. Consider planting alongside options like Rhododendron Vireya 'Haloed Gold', Strelitzia Mandelas Gold (Yellow Crane Flower), or the elegant Acer 'Shidava Gold' for a layered garden rich in texture and seasonal interest.

Care Tips for Thuja Gold

Thuja gold is well-suited for New Zealand’s regions, from coastal outskirts to inland gardens. Ensure good drainage and plant in a site where it will receive plenty of sunlight for the brightest colour. Water regularly during dry periods, especially in the first couple of years after planting. Minimal pruning is required, but you can trim lightly after the flush of new growth in summer to maintain a tidy appearance.

By incorporating thuja gold into your landscape, you’re choosing a timeless, low-fuss plant that brings elegance and structure all year round. For more golden inspiration, explore our selection including Thuja plicata Old Gold (Thuja Old Gold), Thuja occidentalis 'Rheingold', and other striking golden plants.

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