Berckman's Gold Arborvitae add panache to your landscaping, border, or garden areas. A broad, compact, and vertically reaching tree that is both shaped like and glows like a candle flame.

Berckman’s Golds are known for their vibrant golden hue that transitions subtly to a dimmer version of itself as the winter months wear on. Even then, the flat branching structure remains a brighter green than most trees in its classification. Between its color and a uniquely flat and vertical structure, this is a plant you’ll enjoy all year long.

Beyond its good looks, the Berckman’s Gold gets an A+ in the maintenance department. These trees thrive in full sunshine and maintain their dense, upward-facing shape without any help at all. Along with their ability to maintain their own physique, these trees can grow in a wide range of soils. Whether your soil is dry or wet, your Berkman Gold is highly adaptable.

As with most any arborvitae, you’ll want to be sure you’ve done your part to cultivate well-drained soil. Should your environment be hit with long periods of drought, water this beauty to keep it vivacious.

Whether your outdoor space is styled to reflect the soothing peace of a Zen garden, the European flair of a Mediterranean space, or the cozy hominess of a cottage setting, you’ll love this tree that adds to your environment without asking too much of you!

Do Berckman’s Gold Arborvitae attract any animals or insects?

These trees attract birds but are resistant to deer.

Can I plant my Berckman’s Gold around water features?

Yes! Given their oriental background, these trees are often planted around gardens or ponds. They work especially well in Zen gardens.

Do Berckman’s Golds have enough foliage to act as a sound barrier?

Yes. This tree’s foliage is dense and full, which means it serves well as a sound barrier.

Planting

The best time to plant your Berckman’s Gold Arborvitae is in early spring when the soil is easy to manipulate, or in fall before the frosts of winter make the ground too hard to work. Choose a spot that is fully exposed to the sun and be sure your soil isn’t soggy.

Watering

Once your Beckman’s Gold is established, you won’t need to water it. Until then, however, keep the soil consistently moist. Keeping it moist through the first growing season is usually enough to prompt growth and richness of color.

Maintenance

Pruning will depend on how you’ve chosen to feature your Berckman’s Gold. If you’ve planted it as a specimen, no pruning is required. If you’ve chosen to create a hedge or screen, simply prune with hedge shears to shape to your need. If you do choose to prune, feel free to do so in early spring before delicate new growth emerges.