Choose Forever Goldy® Arborvitae when you want a narrow evergreen with gold color and better deer resistance than many common arborvitaes. The tradeoff: that color needs sun, and it stands out more than a green screen.
Buy This If
You want gold, not more green.
Space is narrow but needs height.
Deer resistance matters on your property.
Skip This If
You want a quiet green backdrop.
The spot is mostly shade.
You need a large privacy wall.
PGNE Report Card
Category
Grade
Why
Landscape Impact
A-
The gold foliage gives strong contrast, but it can feel loud if the rest of the planting is already busy.
Growth Rate
B+
It fills in at a useful pace without becoming as bulky as the biggest screening arborvitaes.
Maintenance
A-
Its upright shape typically needs only light cleanup unless you are forcing a formal hedge.
Deer Resistance
A-
With Thuja plicata genetics, it is a strong pick where browsing is a concern, though no plant is immune.
Small Space Fit
A
The narrow habit fits tight beds better than broad screening evergreens, as long as you leave room for maturity.
Screening Value
B
It works for a smaller privacy panel, but the gold color is less subtle than green screening plants.
Compare It To
Green Giant Arborvitae
Choose Green Giant Arborvitae for a big green privacy wall; choose Forever Goldy® Arborvitae for tighter spaces and gold color near the house.
Emerald Green Arborvitae
Choose Emerald Green Arborvitae for a softer green formal row; choose Forever Goldy® Arborvitae when the planting needs color and stronger deer resistance.
Our Experience
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend Forever Goldy® Arborvitae as an accent screen near foundations, entries, and smaller borders, not as the main plant for a long property-line hedge.
Plant Facts
Mature Height
10–12 ft
Mature Width
3–4 ft
Hardiness Zones
5a-8b
Spacing
3–4 ft spacing for hedge or screening use 4–5 ft spacing for individual accent planting 3–5 ft off structures
Sun
Full Sun
Moisture
Average to moist
Growth Habit
compact; upright
Customers Usually Ask
Will it stay gold?
Yes, with the best color in strong light; too much shade will make it greener.
Can I use it for privacy?
Yes, for a smaller narrow screen, not for blocking a wide open view.
Do deer bother it?
It has plicata genetics, so we rate deer resistance as a real strength, not a guarantee.
Why Choose Arborvitaes for Privacy & Year-Round Coverage?
Arborvitaes are the gold standard for privacy screens and evergreen structure in New England landscapes. Known for their dense foliage, year-round color, and cold hardiness, these fast-growing evergreens create natural boundaries, wind protection.
Fast, Dense Privacy: Quick-growing varieties fill in efficiently to create natural screening from neighbors or roads.
Year-Round Evergreen Color: Maintain consistent greenery through winter when other plants go dormant.
Cold Hardy & Reliable: Built to withstand northern climates, arborvitaes provide dependable long-term structure.
Why Choose Pro Growers of New England for Arborvitaes?
At Pro Growers of New England, our arborvitaes are grown and maintained locally for real New England conditions — not boxed up and shipped across the country. Every plant is carefully selected, properly spaced, and allowed to develop strong root systems before ever leaving the nursery.
Unlike large online sellers, you’re welcome to visit our nursery in person, walk the rows, inspect the exact plants available, and see firsthand how they’re grown. That means no surprises, no guessing, and no damaged plants from long-distance transit.
The two gentlemen that did the arborvitae installation were absolutely excellent. They listened to exactly what we wanted, mapped out the spots, and worked quickly and thoroughly to get it done. Outstanding work!
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Top notch service and product quality. I didn’t know what to expect seeing the ads on Facebook, so I went to the greenhouse. They had a wonderful variety of products and a very helpful staff. The delivery and installers were fast, neat and friendly. Pro Growers will be me go to for now on!
Emerald Green Arborvitae
Cynthia Boardman
Starting with the owner, who gave us expert advice, along with a great group of installers, this company was a pleasure to work with.
Fair prices and great product. You can’t go wrong
Installation Service ($25)
Kayla Sem
Easy ordering, delivery and installation! Highly recommend ordering from Pro Growers of New England.
Green Giant Arborvitae
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Great price, fast delivery. Thank you!!
Emerald Green Arborvitae
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