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Thuja 'Golden Tuffet' Plant - 3Ltr Pot

£1399
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Thuja ‘Golden Tuffet’ – 3Ltr Pot

Thuja ‘Golden Tuffet’ is an attractive, slow-growing evergreen conifer prized for its distinctive dome-shaped habit and beautiful golden-bronze foliage. Its young growth emerges with warm bronzed tones, while the plant gradually develops into a spreading mound of green and bronze foliage, with its colours becoming more pronounced during winter. Compact and easy to maintain, this ornamental conifer is ideal for rockeries, borders, gravel gardens, and patio containers.

Key Features

  • Naturally rounded, dome-shaped growth habit

  • Attractive golden-bronze young foliage

  • Develops a spreading mound of green and bronze foliage

  • More intense foliage colouring during winter

  • Slow-growing and easy to maintain

  • Evergreen foliage provides year-round interest

  • Ideal for rockeries, borders, and container planting

  • Adds colour, texture, and structure to garden displays

Product Description

Thuja ‘Golden Tuffet’ is a distinctive dwarf evergreen conifer that brings attractive foliage colour and compact structure to the garden throughout the year. Its naturally rounded, dome-shaped form creates a neat ornamental feature, making it an excellent choice for gardeners looking to introduce year-round interest without the need for extensive maintenance.

The foliage is one of this variety’s most appealing characteristics. Young growth displays warm golden-bronze tones, complemented by reddish twigs that add further depth and contrast. As the plant matures, it develops into a gently expanding mound of green and bronze foliage, with the colours becoming particularly rich and pronounced during the colder winter months.

Thanks to its slow-growing nature and attractive shape, Thuja ‘Golden Tuffet’ is well suited to smaller gardens, rockeries, gravel gardens, and mixed shrub borders. It also performs beautifully in decorative containers, where its rounded habit and changing foliage colours can be appreciated throughout the seasons.

This versatile conifer works particularly well alongside plants with contrasting green, silver, or purple foliage, helping to create visually interesting planting combinations. Its compact form makes it suitable for both contemporary and traditional garden designs, providing evergreen structure and seasonal colour with minimal upkeep.

With its distinctive bronze tones, naturally attractive shape, and dependable evergreen foliage, Thuja ‘Golden Tuffet’ is a rewarding addition to a wide range of outdoor spaces.

Specifications

  • Plant type: Dwarf evergreen conifer

  • Botanical name: Thuja ‘Golden Tuffet’

  • Pot size: 3 litre pot

  • Growth habit: Compact, rounded, dome-shaped, and spreading

  • Foliage: Green and bronze, with golden-bronze young growth

  • Twigs: Attractive reddish tones

  • Evergreen: Yes

  • Growth rate: Slow-growing

  • Seasonal interest: Year-round, with stronger bronze colouring during winter

  • Position: Suitable for a range of garden planting schemes

  • Best for: Rockeries, borders, gravel gardens, and patio containers

Care Tips

  • Choose a suitable planting position with well-drained soil.

  • Water regularly during the first growing season to encourage healthy root establishment.

  • Once established, water during prolonged dry spells, particularly when growing in containers.

  • Avoid waterlogged soil, as excessive moisture can damage the roots.

  • Apply a layer of organic mulch around the base to help retain moisture and suppress weeds.

  • Feed lightly in spring with a suitable balanced fertiliser if required.

  • Avoid unnecessary pruning, allowing the plant to maintain its natural rounded shape.

  • Remove any dead or damaged growth as needed to keep the plant looking healthy.

Thuja ‘Golden Tuffet’ is an excellent choice for adding compact evergreen structure and distinctive seasonal colour to the garden. Its golden-bronze young growth, spreading mound of green and bronze foliage, and enhanced winter colouring make it a standout choice for rockeries, borders, and decorative containers.

The plant's growth rate and size will vary depending on planting position & conditions. Bloom, foliage and interest may vary from photo upon delivery, dependant on season.

Delivery Note: Please note that unfortunately we are currently unable to deliver plants to Northern Ireland.

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Delivery

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We aim to dispatch orders as quickly as possible using trusted couriers.

Your Questions Answered...

What are the delivery options and prices?

We offer Standard (3-5 working days) and Express (1-2 working days) delivery for a small additional charge.

- Postable items (e.g., seed packets, gift cards) - £2.95 via Royal Mail.
- Smaller, lighter items - £4.95 – £6.95.
- Larger, heavier, and fragile items - £9.95 – £19.95.
- Pallet deliveries (e.g., furniture) - from £69.95 (see kerbside pallet delivery details below).

The exact delivery charge is calculated at checkout based on your selected items.

New! Deliver to InPost Locker

Instead of home delivery, choose to collect your parcel from an InPost Locker near you.

- Delivery rates: £3.95 or £4.95 depending on item size.
- How it works: Choose InPost after completing your order. You'll receive a notification when your parcel is ready to collect.
- Collection options: Scan the QR code or open the locker remotely via the InPost app. If collecting from a shop, show your QR code to the staff.
- Collection time: You have 3 days to pick up your parcel. InPost will send a reminder 24 hours before expiry.
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Who delivers my order?

Depending on size and weight, orders are delivered by Royal Mail, Evri, or Parcelforce. Furniture and large items arrive via kerbside pallet delivery.

What is kerbside pallet delivery?

Large items like furniture are delivered on a pallet using a heavy goods vehicle. The pallet is placed at the nearest safe kerbside location. The driver cannot move it across uneven ground or remove the items from the pallet.

We can arrange a delivery date that suits you. If access for large vehicles is difficult, please let us know in advance.

What should I do if my order arrives damaged?

If your order is damaged in transit, email us a photo and your order number within 24 hours so we can resolve the issue.

Do you deliver to Northern Ireland?

Yes, though some larger or heavier items may incur a surcharge. Unfortunately, we cannot ship plants to Northern Ireland at this time.

Do any UK areas have a delivery surcharge?

Additional delivery charges may apply for:
- Channel Islands
- Northern Ireland
- Scottish Highlands & Islands
- Isle of Man & Isle of Wight
- Scilly Isles

What is the warranty on my purchase?

All products come with a manufacturer’s warranty (typically 12 months unless stated otherwise). Faulty items within the warranty period may be repaired or replaced subject to the manufacturer’s terms.

Still have questions?

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Returns

How do I return an item?

If a purchase is no longer required you are able to return the goods within 28 days of delivery for a full refund in accordance with our refunds policy set out in Clause 10 of our Terms & Conditions. We will refund any money received from you using the same method originally used by you to pay for your purchase. Please make sure that you include the sales order or invoice with your return.

When returning items to us, please ensure that any and all original packaging, instructions, tags etc are included as supplied to you. We recommend using a recorded/insured service to return your order. The Old Railway Garden Centre cannot be held responsible for returned items lost or damaged in transit to us.