{"product_id":"berckmans-gold-arborvitae","title":"Berckman's Gold Arborvitae - Thuja occidentalis 'Berckman's Gold'","description":"\u003ch3\u003eBerckman's Gold Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis 'Berckman's Gold')\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring year-round color and texture to your yard with this stunning compact evergreen that delivers bright chartreuse foliage with warm golden highlights. The Berckman's Gold Arborvitae is an excellent choice for homeowners seeking a smaller specimen that doesn't sacrifice visual impact or landscape versatility. When you buy Berckman's Gold Arborvitae online from Florida Plant Nursery, you receive a vigorously rooted plant ready to thrive in your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLandscaping Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis semi-dwarf cultivar excels as a privacy screen, formal hedge, or standalone accent plant in foundation beds and borders. Its compact, columnar shape makes it ideal for smaller properties, entryways, and grouped plantings spaced 3 feet apart. The ornamental blue-white cones that mature to rich mahogany tones add seasonal interest, while the fine-textured foliage provides elegant definition to any landscape design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 12–15 feet at maturity\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 3–4 feet\u003cbr\u003eGrowth Rate: Moderate\u003cbr\u003eSun: Full sun to partial shade (6+ hours daily)\u003cbr\u003eWater: Regular weekly during establishment; drought-tolerant once established\u003cbr\u003eSoil: Well-draining\u003cbr\u003eUSDA Zones: 3–8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Homeowners Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Vibrant yellow-green coloring stands out from typical green evergreens\u003cbr\u003e• Exceptional heat and humidity tolerance makes it perfect for southern climates\u003cbr\u003e• Winter-hardy with no browning or cold damage concerns\u003cbr\u003e• Virtually maintenance-free with no pruning or fertilizing required\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose a location with full sun and well-draining soil, planting in a hole as deep as the root ball and twice as wide. Water regularly for the first season to establish deep roots, then rainfall typically sustains the plant except during extended dry periods. Apply mulch around the base to suppress weeds and retain moisture. This low-maintenance tree requires no fertilizer or disease management, though you may trim it lightly to maintain shape or create a formal hedge if desired.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Florida Plant Nursery","offers":[{"title":"1-2 ft.","offer_id":45814322430138,"sku":"12748","price":77.93,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/3520\/4026\/files\/berckmans-gold-arborvitae.jpg?v=1777510030","url":"https:\/\/floridaplantnursery.com\/products\/berckmans-gold-arborvitae","provider":"Florida Plant Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}