oriental arborvitae

Oriental arborvitae (Platycladus orientalis 'Colleen's Gold') should be watered every 7 to 10 days with approximately 3 to 4 gallons of water. When watering, it is important to saturate the soil so that it is evenly moist, but not soggy. Generally, Oriental arborvitae needs more water during warmer months of the year, and less water during cool/cold weather. During extended periods of drought, it is important to give your tree additional water to maintain its health.

Oriental arborvitae (Platycladus orientalis 'Collen's Gold') requires full sun to partial shade for optimal growth. During summer months, it should receive at least 8 hours of sunlight per day, which will provide the tree with faster, healthier growth than if exposed to less sun. It may tolerate greater amounts of sunlight - up to 12 hours - but any more may cause the tree to become overly stressed. For the cooler winter months, the tree will still benefit from some sunlight, but it should not be exposed to too much direct sunlight or it may become damaged.

Oriental arborvitae (Platycladus orientalis 'Collen's Gold') should be given a light pruning twice a year for the best results. In spring and autumn, lightly prune off any dead, broken, or crossing branches, as well as any branches sticking out too far from the main form of the plant. This will help to promote air circulation and light shading, which will encourage the natural growth of the shrub. It is not necessary to do too heavy of a pruning, as this is not beneficial for the health of the plant and can cause damage to the shrub.