Golden Globe Arborvitae

Thuja occidentalis 'Golden Globe'

Pronunciation: THOO-yuh ok-si-den-TAY-lis
SKU #07286
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Handsome, bright golden yellow foliage covers this dense, globe-shaped shrub, and tolerates full sun exposure without sunburn. Thrives in regions with high humidity. Works well as a low hedge and in foundation plantings. Use in combination with dark green shrubs for a pleasing contrast. Evergreen.
LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Moderate growing; reaches 4 ft. tall and wide.

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Bloom TimeConifer; prized for foliage.
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Compact Form, Benefits Birds
Problems/SolutionsCoastal Exposure, Very Wet Areas, Tolerates Urban Pollution
Growth RateModerate
Growth HabitRounded
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Hedge
Design IdeasThe golden yellow foliage of this small shrub brings a bright spot to dark winter days, and combines well the rest of the year with other conifers and shrubs. Use as an accent in a small bed or in a group for a larger effect.
Foliage ColorYellow
Companion PlantsSmoke Tree (Cotinus); Spirea (Spiraea); Rose (Rosa); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Daylily (Hemerocallis)
Care InstructionsThrives in enriched, evenly moist, loamy, well-drained soils; dislikes dry conditions. Provide afternoon shade in hot summer regions and protect from harsh winds. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Fertilize in early spring. Prune lightly, only as needed to shape.
Details
Bloom TimeConifer; prized for foliage.
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Compact Form, Benefits Birds
Problems/SolutionsCoastal Exposure, Very Wet Areas, Tolerates Urban Pollution
Growth RateModerate
Growth HabitRounded
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Hedge
Design IdeasThe golden yellow foliage of this small shrub brings a bright spot to dark winter days, and combines well the rest of the year with other conifers and shrubs. Use as an accent in a small bed or in a group for a larger effect.
Foliage ColorYellow
Companion PlantsSmoke Tree (Cotinus); Spirea (Spiraea); Rose (Rosa); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Daylily (Hemerocallis)
Care
Care InstructionsThrives in enriched, evenly moist, loamy, well-drained soils; dislikes dry conditions. Provide afternoon shade in hot summer regions and protect from harsh winds. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Fertilize in early spring. Prune lightly, only as needed to shape.

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