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Genus: Thuja Species & Cultivars: occidetalis & occidetalis 'Berkman's Gold' Common Name: Berkman's Gold American Arborvitae Family: Cupressaceae + Taxodiaceae Order: Coniferales Native: Nova Scotia To Illinois and North Carolina Habit: tree Height: 20 to 30 feet Width: 10 to 15 feet Propagation: Stem cutting Zone: 3-7 Other species: T. occidentalis 'Hetz Midget' Note: Prefers sunny, moist to moderately dry and moderately organic-rich soil. This conifer is suitable for landscape backgrounds and has a yellow foliage color. There are many cultivars of this genus with varing heights and forms.