Morgan Arborvitae Thuja orientalis ‘Morgan’ – Live Golden Orange Evergreen Shrub in 4 Inch Pot
Bring vibrant year-round color to your landscape with Morgan Arborvitae, a compact evergreen conifer prized for its stunning seasonal color changes and naturally pyramidal form. This dwarf arborvitae features bright golden-yellow foliage in the growing season, transitioning to rich copper-orange tones in fall and winter for exceptional four-season interest.
Its compact size is ideal for foundation plantings, rock gardens, borders, patio containers, miniature landscapes, and conifer collections. The dense, layered foliage provides texture and structure while requiring very little maintenance. Whether used as a colorful accent or grouped with other evergreens, Morgan Arborvitae adds warmth and visual appeal to any garden.
Hardy, adaptable, and easy to grow, this unique conifer is an excellent choice for gardeners seeking reliable evergreen color in a manageable size. Plants are shipped established in 4 inch nursery pots and ready to thrive in the landscape.
- 1 live Morgan Arborvitae
- 4 inch pot plant
- Golden-orange evergreen conifer
- Healthy, rooted landscape plant
- Secure packaging for safe arrival
Growing Information
- Common Name: Morgan Arborvitae
- Botanical Name: Thuja orientalis ‘Morgan’ (Platycladus orientalis ‘Morgan’)
- Plant Type: Evergreen conifer shrub
- Growth Stage: Established potted plant
- Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil: Moist, well-drained soil; adaptable to many soil types
- Watering: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
- Mature Height: Approximately 3–5 feet
- Mature Width: Approximately 2–3 feet
- Growth Rate: Slow
- USDA Zones: 5–9
- Container Friendly: Yes
Care Tip
Plant in full sun for the most vibrant golden summer foliage and rich copper-orange winter color. Minimal pruning is required due to its naturally compact growth habit.
Plant Condition Disclosure
Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.
Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.
Important Note
You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.
Customer Notice for Live Plants
Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.
Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.
Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.
- Photos of the shipping box
- Photo of the shipping label
- Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
- Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant
Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.
Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.