Forever Goldy® Arborvitae

Thuja plicata '4EVER'

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Understanding Plant Options

Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:

Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements

Container Plant Sizes

Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.

Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2" x 2" x 3"	0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts	0.20 - 0.23 dry liters
4" Container	0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts	0.35 - 0.96 dry liters
4.5" Container	0.65 dry quarts	0.72 dry liters
6" Container	1.4 dry quarts	1.59 dry liters
1 Quart	1 dry quart	1.1 dry liters
5.5" Container	1.89 dry quarts	2.08 dry liters

Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2 Quart	2 dry quarts	2.2 dry liters
#1 Container	2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts	2.49 - 4.11 dry liters
5" x 5" x 12"	3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts	3.85 - 4.74 dry liters

Mature Plants (2-4 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#2 Container	1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons	5.24 - 7.75 dry liters
#3 Container	2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons	8.14 - 12.16 dry liters

Large Plants (3-5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#5 Container	2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons	12.86 - 20.35 dry liters
#6 Container	5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons	23.12 - 26.42 dry liters
#7 Container	5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons	26.34 - 28.76 dry liters

Bare Root Plants

Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.

Common Sizes:

Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet

Important Notes

Container Volume Specifications

Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents

Growing Conditions

Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment

Seasonal Availability

Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
Container plants are available throughout the growing season
Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes

Questions?

For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.

Plant Highlights

Forever Goldy® Arborvitae highlights at a glance!

Specifications

Brand

Nature Hills' Choice
Botanical Name

Thuja plicata '4EVER'
Growing Zones

5-8
Mature Height

12 - 18 feet
Mature Spread

3 - 5 feet
Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Moisture

Moderate
Soil

Well-Drained
Growth Rate

Medium
Fall Color

Golden-Green Evergreen
Pruning Time

Early Spring

Growing Zones 5-8

Find Your Growing Zone!

Look out, because Evergreens just got a makeover! Yes, the classic dark forest green of pine trees is lovely - but if you're looking for a bright pop of color that lasts all year long, then Forever Goldy® Arborvitae PP #19267 (Thuja plicata '4EVER') is exactly what you need!

Not convinced? Well, we have a list of attributes for you!

Imagine this, a landscape blanketed with beautiful white snow, speckled with dark green pines and spruce. A beautiful sight for sure but what if there were splashes of gold among them, in the middle of winter! That's exactly what Forever Goldy® Arborvitae offers with its mesmerizing golden-green needles. Never again will you have a strictly two-toned garden during the colder months!

A Southern Living® plant collection member, Forever Goldy® Arborvitae has a pleasing pyramidal shape that looks quite a bit like a Christmas tree draped in gold! Hardy throughout USDA planting zones 5-8, these bright shrubby trees grow just 12 - 18 feet tall and 3 - 5 feet wide, making them adaptable, versatile, and space-saving!

Landscape Application:

As a slower-growing narrow Arborvitae tree, Forever Goldy® Arborvitae makes a handsome hedge for the edge of your yards or as a beautiful backdrop to your perennial gardens. Plus, since it's a smaller tree, it'll work perfectly in small gardens and landscapes!

Forever Goldy® adds a year-round ever'green' accent to waterwise, full sun landscapes and decorative containers! That means modern urban lots and smaller courtyard gardens, balconies, porches, patios, and container gardens can all enjoy the gilded color that lights up every sunny situation!

When you can go big, Forever Goldy® is ready to show off big time! Create groupings and hedges that turn heads, as the bright color lights up the landscape! In existing privacy hedges and mixed shrub borders, Forever Goldy® adds that pop of color to the usual dark green evergreenery. Light up a landscaping bed with a lush backdrop of these narrow-growing plants that seem to set off everything else planted before them.

Gorgeous Yellow-Green Needles
Narrow-Growing Pyramidal Shape
Perfect For Year-Round Interest
Works Well In Small Space Gardens & Containers
Gorgeous Hedges, Groupings & Specimen Plants

#ProPlantTips for Care:

The best place to plant a Forever Goldy® Thuja is somewhere it can have lots of sun with some afternoon shade. As far as soil goes, this golden delight isn't picky at all, simply make sure it is well-drained and you won't have to worry one bit! Provide regular water for new plants but once established, this Arborvitae becomes very drought tolerant and xeric. Provide a 3-4 inch deep layer of mulch around the roots. Prune or shear after the first flush of growth in the spring if needed, but these slower-growing evergreens won’t need much in the way of maintenance.

Full Sun Plants
Need Well-Drained Soil
Moderate to Low Moisture Needs
Prune If Needed In Spring
Heat, Cold & Drought Tolerant

Gold is the new green as far as gardens go! No more must we stick to the same old evergreen colors if we want winter interest. Forever Goldy® Arborvitae is here to accent the dark green with golden yellow-green to create a breathtaking landscape no matter the season. Order one, or a few, for your yard today!