Thuja orientalis 'Franky Boy' Web Specials

Thuja orientalis 'Franky Boy' Web SpecialsThis interesting form of Arborvitae has stiff, wiry foliage that shoots out from the center. The center is more green, then becomming more lemon yellow towards the outside. Looks like a brush. The texture will contrast nicely with other foliage colors and types. Some gardners like to think it has a 'grass' look, but doesn't defoliate in winter. Can be sheared to keep it the size and shape you want. Very unusual. Hardy to zone 5. If left unpruned, this

It tolerates moderate foot traffic

delicious musk-jasmine fragrance that can be smelled up to 20 feet away

even miniature form of the dwarf Alberta spruce has the typical short

if desired

Excellent for  troughs or rock gardens

and stays smaller in size as well

After 8 years

A cross between Abies grandis and Abies concolor has yielded a tree that is easier to grow in areas where Abies concolor does not do well

is a compact

Nice plant habit lends itself to rock gardens or smaller areas with good drainage

The cross is a yellow flowering rhododendron with a purple

abundant soft white or pink blossoms