{"product_id":"jantar-arborvitae","title":"Jantar Arborvitae","description":"\u003ch1\u003eA Narrow Golden Arborvitae That Glows Through Minnesota Winters\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJantar Arborvitae (\u003cem\u003eThuja occidentalis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Jantar'), also sold as Amber Gold, is a slim golden column that lights up the landscape. Bright yellow-gold in summer, it deepens to a striking amber-orange in winter. Reaching 10-13 feet tall and just 2-3 feet wide, it brings vertical color to narrow spaces where green arborvitae would look ordinary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eJantar Arborvitae Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eThuja occidentalis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Jantar'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJantar Arborvitae, Amber Gold Arborvitae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10-13 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-3 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlow to moderate - 6-12 inches per year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun for best gold color (6+ hours)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate; water deeply through the first two seasons.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSDA Zones\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-7 (Twin Cities is zone 4b-5a)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdaptable; tolerates Minnesota clay-loam.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFoliage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvergreen - golden-yellow sprays that turn warm amber-orange in winter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReliable to -40F.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow - deer browse arborvitae; protect with fencing or repellent the first 2-3 winters.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNative Status\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpecies native to Minnesota; 'Jantar' is a Polish-bred golden selection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eJantar Arborvitae Uses in Minnesota Landscapes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNarrow Gold Color Accents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJantar is a rare thing — a slim golden column. Its 2-to-3-foot width and 10-to-13-foot height make it a bright vertical exclamation point that fits where a wide gold shrub never could. Set a single plant where its glow will catch the eye against dark green or brick, or a matched pair to frame an entry in Edina, Wayzata, or Minneapolis. Plant it in full sun to keep the gold rich.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSlim Gold Privacy Screens\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it stays narrow, Jantar can form a privacy screen that adds color instead of a plain green wall. Planted 2.5 to 3 feet apart it makes a slender, glowing hedge along a tight property line or side yard in Plymouth, Maple Grove, or St. Paul. One caution for western suburbs: deer browse arborvitae heavily, so read the deer note below before screening with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWinter Amber Glow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJantar — Polish for amber — earns its name in the cold months, when the golden-yellow foliage warms to a glowing amber-orange that stands out beautifully against snow. For a landscape that needs warmth and color in a long Minnesota winter, few narrow evergreens deliver this kind of seasonal interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant Jantar Arborvitae in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an evergreen, Jantar establishes best when planted in \u003cstrong\u003elate August through mid-September\u003c\/strong\u003e. The soil is still warm enough to drive root growth, while cooler air eases transplant stress and gives the plant six to eight weeks to settle in before the ground freezes around mid-November. \u003cstrong\u003eSpring (late April through May)\u003c\/strong\u003e is the solid second choice, leaving a full season to root before the first winter. Avoid the heat of midsummer, and never plant after mid-October — evergreens set out too late are prone to winter desiccation before their roots can support them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Jantar Arborvitae\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDig wide, not deep.\u003c\/strong\u003e Make the hole 2 to 3 times the width of the root ball but no deeper — the top of the root ball should sit slightly above grade. In heavy clay, go even wider.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePick a sunny spot.\u003c\/strong\u003e Jantar needs full sun for its best gold and amber color; in shade it shifts toward green. Avoid standing water — if drainage is poor, mound-plant a few inches high.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackfill with amended soil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mix your native soil with 20 to 30 percent compost to hold moisture and loosen heavy clay; this species rewards a richer backfill than junipers do.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpace for the use.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set plants 2.5 to 3 feet apart for a slim color screen, or use single plants as vertical accents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuild a water basin.\u003c\/strong\u003e Form a 3 to 4 inch soil ring around the base to channel water to the roots. Flatten it before winter so ice doesn't collect against the trunk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulch with bark.\u003c\/strong\u003e Spread 2 to 3 inches of shredded bark or wood chips, kept 2 inches off the trunk, to lock in the moisture arborvitae crave. Skip gravel mulch — it bakes roots and gives no winter insulation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Jantar Arborvitae in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFirst Year Watering Schedule\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeeks 1–2: Deep soak every 1 to 2 days (15–25 minutes at a slow trickle).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonth 1–2: Every 2 to 3 days — arborvitae need more consistent moisture than junipers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonth 3–6: Every 4 to 6 days during active growth; don't let the root zone dry out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStop watering 2 to 3 weeks before the ground freezes (late October in the metro) — then give one last deep soak in early December, especially if fall was dry, to limit winter burn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAfter Year One\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater deeply through the first two seasons while the plant establishes. After that, Jantar needs supplemental water mainly during dry spells — a deep soak every 7 to 10 days when there's been two-plus weeks without rain. It is less drought-tolerant than juniper or spruce, so don't let it bake, and always finish with that early-December deep watering before freeze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill Jantar Arborvitae survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — it's hardy to roughly -40°F (USDA zone 3), so cold is no concern, and its amber-orange winter color is the variety doing exactly what it should rather than a sign of stress. As with any narrow upright, brush off heavy snow so it doesn't splay and give a deep December watering; in very exposed sites a burlap wind screen the first winter helps keep the color clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it deer-resistant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo — deer favor arborvitae as a winter food and will browse Jantar, especially in high-pressure western suburbs like Minnetonka, Wayzata, and Chanhassen. Plan to protect it: a winter repellent rotated through the season, a burlap or netting wrap, or fencing. Where deer pressure is severe and protection isn't practical, a juniper offers a colorful, deer-resistant alternative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I keep the gold and amber color bright?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive it full sun — at least six hours a day. The gold is richest and the winter amber deepest in strong light; in part shade the foliage greens up and the seasonal color fades. Good sun plus steady moisture keeps Jantar glowing year-round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGolden Globe Arborvitae\u003c\/strong\u003e — a warm-gold globe for the same color in a compact rounded form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLemon Burst Arborvitae\u003c\/strong\u003e — a bright lemon-yellow globe for vivid gold at the front of a bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThin Man Arborvitae\u003c\/strong\u003e — a fast, narrow green column for slim privacy without the gold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHetzii Columnaris Juniper\u003c\/strong\u003e — a deer-resistant narrow green column for high deer-pressure yards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- tt-enriched --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Many Jantar Arborvitae Do I Need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a slim golden screen, space Jantar 2.5–3 feet apart:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRun length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlants at 3 ft spacing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8–9 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e34 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an accent, use a single column against dark evergreens or brick, or a matched pair flanking an entry — odd-numbered groups of 3 (3 feet apart) make a glowing vertical cluster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eJantar Arborvitae Season-by-Season in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh bright yellow-gold growth pushes from every spray as the column wakes up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich golden-yellow foliage at peak intensity in full sun — a vertical stripe of color against green neighbors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold begins warming toward amber as nights cool; the slim silhouette sharpens as perennials die back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e The signature show — foliage deepens to glowing amber-orange against the snow, a deliberate trait, not stress.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Evergreen   ✔ Four-Season Interest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant It With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/golden-globe-arborvitae\"\u003eGolden Globe Arborvitae\u003c\/a\u003e — the same warm gold in a rounded form for the front of the bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lemon-burst-arborvitae\"\u003eLemon Burst Arborvitae\u003c\/a\u003e — vivid lemon-yellow globes to echo Jantar's color at ground level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/thin-man-arborvitae\"\u003eThin Man Arborvitae\u003c\/a\u003e — a fast green column to alternate with Jantar for a two-tone screen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hetzii-columnaris-juniper\"\u003eHetzii Columnaris Juniper\u003c\/a\u003e — the deer-resistant narrow column for the exposed end of the run.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Jantar Arborvitae Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose Jantar if you have a narrow, full-sun spot — a side yard, entry, or tight property line — and you want year-round color that peaks in winter instead of a plain green wall. It's not a fit for shady sites (the gold fades to green) or for high deer-pressure yards without protection: deer browse arborvitae hard in Minnetonka\/Wayzata-type neighborhoods, so wrap or repel it the first few winters, or choose a narrow juniper instead.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#3 Gallon","offer_id":54281474703665,"sku":"GT-E3416.5","price":78.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#6 Gallon","offer_id":54281474736433,"sku":"GT-E3417","price":137.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/jantar-arborvitae.jpg?v=1779469308","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/jantar-arborvitae","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}