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Golden Globe Arborvitae

Thuja occidentalis 'Golden Globe'

Nature Hills Nursery
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Planting & Care

Where to Plant

  • Sunlight: The Golden Globe Arborvitae needs at least 6 hours of full sun daily to develop its signature bright golden-yellow foliage. While it can tolerate partial shade, too little sun will cause the color to fade to lime green and the inner branches may become thin and sparse.
  • Soil: Plant in rich, well-drained soil that retains moisture without becoming waterlogged. If your soil is heavy clay or sandy, mix in organic compost during planting to improve texture and drainage, ensuring the roots don't sit in standing water which can lead to rot.

Watering Requirements

Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish a strong root system, checking that the soil stays consistently moist but not soggy. Once established, it is moderately drought tolerant, though inconsistent watering can lead to browning tips and a less vibrant color. During hot, dry spells, provide a deep soak to prevent stress and maintain density.

Pruning Tips

This shrub naturally grows into a tidy, rounded globe form and requires minimal pruning. If you wish to neaten the shape, lightly trim new growth in early spring before the plant breaks dormancy. Avoid cutting back into old, bare wood, as arborvitae will not generate new growth from branches that have lost their needles.

Fertilizer Needs

Apply a slow-release, balanced fertilizer formulated for evergreens in early spring just as new growth begins. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers late in the season, as this can push soft, tender growth that won't have time to harden off before winter, leaving the plant vulnerable to frost damage.

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The gorgeous Golden Globe Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis 'Golden Globe') is a plant that will brighten up any landscape with its bright foliage! Golden Globe has a very nice, round, globe shape that doesn't get out of control and rarely needs much maintenance to keep it looking tidy.

The foliage is very dense, with a beautiful, golden-yellow color on the outside of the plant and nice, bright green in the interior section, giving it a glowing two-tone effect! The fluffy and soft texture adds its own beauty to your garden!

Urn-shaped cones, about ½-inch long, mature in autumn and change to a reddish-brown, providing winter interest and bringing in the birds to feast and shelter in the dense branches. Growing throughout USDA planting zones 4 to 8 and growing into a sphere 3 - 4 feet wide and tall.

Landscape Application:

Golden Globe is most often seen as a short shrub for brightening up your foundation hedge and is a great, carefree choice for accent plantings and front yard landscaping beds to create a cohesive effect that ties your home's curb appeal together.

When planted close together Golden Globe makes a nice medium-sized hedge or border that acts as privacy, screening, and backdrops throughout your garden. Their bright color adds pops of color to mixed shrub borders and even in containers on sunny porches and patios, balcony gardens, and front entry urns!

  • Lush Gold-Yellow Green Color
  • Naturally Keeps A Round Shape
  • Dense, Evergreen Foliage
  • Mid-Sized Globe-Shaped Conifer
  • Hedge, Define Garden Beds & In Large Containers

#ProPlantTips for Care:

Easily grown in average, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade, especially in hotter climates. It tolerates a wide range of soils and prefers humid weather with regular rains. In hot and dry weather, periodic, deep waterings are advisable and a 3-4 inch deep layer of mulch maintains moisture consistency and insulates the root system. Rarely needing pruning, remove crossing branches, wayward growth, and winter dieback. Give these shrubs a good long drink before winter to help prevent windburn.

  • Wide Range Of Sun & Soil Tolerances
  • Moderate Moisture Needs
  • Prune If Needed In Spring
  • Slow Growing, Won't Outgrow It's Space
  • Easy To Grow!

Great golden fluffy orbs, the Golden Globe Arborvitae brings the color to your landscape and brightens everything around it! Order now at NatureHills.com!

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