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Casey van Vloten, Van Vloten Nursery
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada

ANNA’S MAGIC BALL®

Arborvitae

Thuja occidentalis

'Anna van Vloten'

PP#25,868; CBR#5284

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  • Dwarf conifer
  • Bright foliage
  • Evergreen
Description

This bright gold dwarf conifer is a versatile, colorful evergreen that offers a unique appeal for landscapes and gardens. Anna’s Magic Ball® Thuja occidentalis provides year-round interest with its charming globe-shaped habit. It's a bit like a yellow 'Danica,' but with looser foliage and a blockier habit. Developed by Van Vloten Nursery in Canada, this hardy arborvitae boasts excellent burn resistance and maintains its vibrant golden hue through the winter, making it a good alternative to boxwood. Anna’s Magic Ball® arborvitae’s compact size fits nicely in many landscape and garden roles, adding a touch of magic no matter where you plant it. 

Awards
2019 Plantarium Bronze Medal
USDA Zone
3 - 8 (-40°F/-40°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun
Height
2-3'
Width
3-4'
Finish Time
1.5 seasons
Type
Evergreen
Flower Color
Foliage Color
Yellow
Liner Sizes
2 1/4", 4", Quick Turn

Soil

Adaptable in terms of pH; best growth is in moderately moist, cool, fertile soils.

Pruning

Does not strictly require pruning, though it does tolerate it well. Prune in spring before new growth begins.

Uses

Mixed borders; foundation plantings; rock gardens; specimen.

Growing Tips

Tolerates heat and drought once established. Keep watered after pruning to minimize browning; this is also an effective strategy to minimize winter damage to foliage in cold areas.

  • Booklet/Brochure: A New Vision for Native Shrubs

    • Features: Evergreen, Salt tolerant, Winter interest, Alkaline soil, Clay soil, Native, Dwarf, Compact

    Filters: Botanical genus: Thuja, Common name: Arborvitae , Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 3, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Yellow foliage

    Features: Evergreen, Salt tolerant, Winter interest, Alkaline soil, Clay soil, Native, Dwarf, Compact

    Filters: Botanical genus: Thuja, Common name: Arborvitae , Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 3, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Yellow foliage