{"product_id":"lemon-burst-arborvitae","title":"Lemon Burst Arborvitae","description":"\u003ch1\u003eA Lemon-Gold Compact Globe for Year-Round Color\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLemon Burst Arborvitae (\u003cem\u003eThuja occidentalis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Lemon Burst', a First Editions introduction) brings vivid lemon-yellow foliage to a neat, rounded form. It holds bright gold color all season on a compact 3-5 foot frame, deepening slightly in winter. Tough, hardy, and low-maintenance, it is an easy way to light up foundation beds and small gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLemon Burst 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 'Lemon Burst'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLemon Burst Arborvitae, First Editions Lemon Burst\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-5 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-4 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlow to moderate - 6-10 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 - bright lemon-gold foliage holding color into 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; 'Lemon Burst' is a cultivated compact selection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLemon Burst Arborvitae Uses in Minnesota Landscapes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFoundation and Bed Color Accents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLemon Burst exists for one reason: color. Its bright lemon-gold foliage lights up a planting of dark greens and blues, making it a natural focal point in a foundation bed or border. Use a single plant to draw the eye, or repeat several for rhythm along the front of the house in Edina, Plymouth, or Woodbury. Give it full sun — six or more hours — to keep the gold at its brightest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSmall-Yard Accents and Mixed Borders\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt a compact 3 to 5 feet tall, Lemon Burst fits the smaller beds of townhomes and city lots where a big evergreen would dominate. It shines paired with darker conifers, blue spruce, or purple-leaved shrubs, where the contrast really pops, and it holds an evergreen shape among perennials that come and go through the season in Maple Grove and St. Paul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYear-Round and Winter Color\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike many gold evergreens that fade in the cold, Lemon Burst carries its color well into a Minnesota winter — a welcome glow when the rest of the garden is bare and brown. That four-season color, plus its tidy compact form, makes it one of the most useful small evergreens for adding life to a winter landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant Lemon Burst Arborvitae in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an evergreen, Lemon Burst 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 Lemon Burst 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 Lemon Burst needs full sun for its best gold color; in shade it fades toward chartreuse-green. Also 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 about 3 feet apart for a low mass or color band, or use single plants as 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 Lemon Burst 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, Lemon Burst 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 Lemon Burst Arborvitae survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — it's hardy to roughly -40°F (USDA zone 3), and one of its strengths is that it keeps its gold color through the cold rather than browning out. The main thing to manage is winter burn in very exposed sites; a deep December watering and, for newly planted globes, a light burlap screen the first winter help it come through bright.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it deer-resistant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo — arborvitae are a favorite winter browse for Minnesota deer, including Lemon Burst, especially in high-pressure western suburbs like Minnetonka, Wayzata, and Chanhassen. Its small size makes protection easy, though: a quick burlap or netting wrap, or a rotated repellent, gets it through winter. Plan on protecting it the first 2 to 3 winters if deer visit your yard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I keep the gold color bright?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant it in full sun — at least six hours a day. The lemon-gold color is strongest in strong light; in part shade the foliage shifts toward a softer chartreuse-green. Good sun and decent moisture keep it glowing all season and into winter.\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 rounded golden-yellow globe for more of that warm color in the landscape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutumn Moon Arborvitae\u003c\/strong\u003e — a compact selection with shifting seasonal color for layered interest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanet Earth Arborvitae\u003c\/strong\u003e — a deep green globe that pairs beautifully as a contrast to the gold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMr. Bowling Ball Arborvitae\u003c\/strong\u003e — a soft, feathery dwarf globe for low foundation and border structure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- tt-enriched --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Many Lemon Burst Arborvitae Do I Need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a low gold color band or mass planting, use the body's own 3-foot spacing (globes meet at their 3–4 foot spread):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRun length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlants at 3 ft spacing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an accent, give a single globe a 4-foot circle, or repeat singles every 8–10 feet along a foundation for rhythm. A triangle of 3 on 3-foot centers reads as one bold splash of gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLemon Burst Arborvitae Season-by-Season in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh lemon-yellow new growth pushes out as soils warm — the brightest the globe looks all year, glowing against still-bare neighbors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e A tidy gold sphere that holds its color through heat, lighting up the greens and blues around it; keep the root zone from baking dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold foliage holds while perennials fade; give it a final deep watering in early December to head off winter burn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keeps its gold through the cold, deepening slightly rather than browning — a rare spot of warm color in the snow. Wrap or repel against deer the first few winters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Minnesota Native   ✔ 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 body's own pick: a slightly larger golden globe to echo the color at a second scale.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/techny-arborvitae\"\u003eTechny Arborvitae\u003c\/a\u003e — deep-green native backdrop that makes the lemon-gold pop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/globe-blue-spruce\"\u003eGlobe Blue Spruce\u003c\/a\u003e — steel-blue globe for the classic gold-and-blue conifer pairing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tater-tot-arborvitae\"\u003eTater Tot Arborvitae\u003c\/a\u003e — a smaller green globe for stepping the composition down in front.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Lemon Burst Arborvitae Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Lemon Burst where you want year-round color in a small footprint: a full-sun foundation bed or border with decent moisture, in any reasonable Minnesota soil including clay-loam. It asks only for 6+ hours of sun to stay truly gold and a drink during long dry spells. Not a fit if your yard has heavy deer traffic and you won't wrap or repel it in winter — arborvitae are a favorite browse — or if the spot is shady, where the gold fades to chartreuse.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#2 Gallon","offer_id":54281630187825,"sku":"GT-E3296.2","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#5 Gallon","offer_id":54281630220593,"sku":"GT-E3296.4","price":41.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/lemon-burst-arborvitae.jpg?v=1779469309","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/lemon-burst-arborvitae","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}