Forever Goldy Western Red Cedar

Brilliant golden-yellow western red cedar with a natural upright pyramidal habit — the most gold-coloured and cold-hardy Thuja plicata selection available, maintaining vivid colour year-round. (Thuja plicata Forever Goldy PP19267)

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Thuja plicata Forever Goldy® ('4ever') PP19267 is a vibrant evergreen conifer prized for its striking golden-yellow foliage that holds its color year-round. With a narrow, upright form and soft, aromatic foliage, it brings bold color and structure to landscapes without overwhelming space. Ideal for hedges, privacy screens, or as a glowing specimen in garden beds, Forever Goldy® thrives in full sun to part shade and well-drained soil. Low-maintenance and deer-resistant, it's a standout choice for adding year-round brightness and vertical interest.

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Growing Information

Growing zone guide

Growing Zone Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9

Sunlight Bright light to partial shade

Type of Soil Slightly acidic to neutral

Mature Height 15 to 20 ft.

Maintenance Level Low maintenance

Water Requirement Moderate watering (once a week)

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Additional Information

Growth Rate	– Moderate to fast – Typically grows 12–18 inches per year – Reaches 10–15 feet tall and 3–5 feet wide at maturity – Narrow upright form makes it suitable for small spaces and formal designs
Colorful Leaves	Yes
Flowering	No
Bloom Color	N/A
Ornamental Berries	N/A
Disease resistant	Yes
Cold Tolerant	Yes
Heat Tolerant	Yes
Drought Tolerant	No
Deer Resistant	No
Edible	No
Wildlife Attraction	– Provides cover and structure for birds and beneficial insects – Not a major nectar or fruit source – Somewhat deer-resistant, but young plants may be nibbled in winter
Self-pollinating	Self-pollinating
Seasonality	– Evergreen year-round – Maintains bold golden foliage through all seasons – Excellent for winter structure and color
Ideal For	– Colorful privacy hedge or screen – vertical accent – year-round foundation planting – evergreen backdrop – modern or cottage gardens – low-maintenance landscape borders
Leaf Description	– Golden-yellow evergreen foliage, scale-like and arranged in dense flattened sprays – Color is brightest in full sun and persists year-round, unlike many golden conifers – New growth is particularly vibrant and does not bronze in winter
Flower Description	– Produces small, inconspicuous pollen cones and seed cones in spring – Not a decorative feature – Pollination via wind
Pruning & Maintenance	– Minimal pruning needed – naturally maintains a dense, upright pyramidal shape – Time to prune: Early spring before new growth or in mid-summer – Avoid cutting into old wood; trim lightly for shape or size control – Can be sheared as a formal hedge
Water Needs	– Water regularly during the first two seasons to establish roots – Prefers evenly moist, well-drained soil – Becomes moderately drought-tolerant once established – Avoid overwatering or planting in soggy soil
Light Needs	– Thrives in full sun for best foliage color – Can tolerate light shade, but golden color may fade in too much shade – Needs at least 4–6 hours of sunlight daily
Harvesting	– Not grown for commercial harvest – Occasionally used as a living Christmas tree when young – All-season ornamental
Fertilizing	– Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring – Avoid overfeeding with high-nitrogen fertilizers, which may reduce hardiness or compact growth – Compost mulch can help maintain long-term soil fertility
Additional Care Tips	N/A
Pollination	– Self-pollinating – Wind-pollinated; produces small male and female cones – Not grown for flowers or fruit
Companion Plants	– Heuchera – colorful foliage contrast at the base – Cornus sericea (Red-twig dogwood) – winter color contrast – Hydrangea paniculata – large flowering shrub for soft balance – Buxus (Boxwood) – formal structure pairing – Carex or Liriope – textural groundcover in partial shade