Thuja orientalis 'Van Hoey Smith' Japanese Gardens

Thuja orientalis 'Van Hoey Smith' Japanese GardensA dazzling evergreen conifer with a broad upright form. Foliage is dark green with golden variegation. Named for the owner of the Trompenburg Arboretum in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Prefers full sun in well drained soil. 6' tall x 4' wide in 10 years. Hardy to 20 degrees. USDA zone 5.

It has much redder tips than 'Fred J

and hardy to zone 6

It is worth pruning hard after flowering to keep the plant bushy and attractive

and this has been partially passed on to R

and impeccable foliage

'Rigida' is pertaining to the needles

The foliage is excellent

The plant grows to 5 ft tall and wide in 10 years and has nice

·       Hard to find – these cultivars are hard to find in the first place

almost fastigiate variety of Korean Fir

the new growth is a bright lemon-yellow color

they suggested the name 'Humboldt Sweet Cream'