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‘Golden Globe’
Arborvitae
Thuja occidentalis
'Golden Globe'
![Tiny rounded Golden Globe arborvitae seen from above surrounded by a groundcover like sedum](https://springmeadownursery.com/files/plant_images/Thuja%20Golden%20Globe%201.jpg)
- Compact habit
- Evergreen
- Bright foliage
- Description
A golden version of 'Woodwardii' with soft golden-yellow foliage. It has a globe-shaped habit, and is slower growing than 'Woodwardii'.
![](https://springmeadownursery.com/files/habit_icons/Habit%20Icon%20Thuja%20occidentalis%20Golden%20Globe.jpg)
- USDA Zone
- 3 - 7 (-40°F/-40°C)
- Exposure
- Full sun, Part sun
- Height
- 2 - 3'
- Width
- 2 - 3'
- Finish Time
- 1.5 seasons
- Type
- Evergreen
- Flower Color
- Foliage Color
- Yellow
- Liner Sizes
- 2 1/4", 4"
General Care
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; 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.Features: Evergreen, Salt tolerant, Winter interest, Alkaline soil, Clay soil, Native, Dwarf, Compact
Filters: Botanical genus: Thuja, Common name: Arborvitae, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 3, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, 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: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 3, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Yellow foliage