Golden Globe Arborvitae
Thuja occidentalis 'Golden Globe'
Description | 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. |
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Light | Full sun, Partial sun |
Watering | Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry. |
Blooms | Conifer; prized for foliage. |
Mature Size | Moderate growing; reaches 4 ft. tall and wide. |
Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Compact Form, Benefits Birds |
Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Very Wet Areas, Tolerates Urban Pollution |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Growth Habit | Rounded |
Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge |
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Design Ideas | The 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 Color | Yellow |
Companion Plants | Smoke Tree (Cotinus); Spirea (Spiraea); Rose (Rosa); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Daylily (Hemerocallis) |
Care | Thrives 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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This Plant's Growing Zones: 3-8
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 6
Good to grow!
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Donaldson Greenhouse & Nursery 178 Airport Road
Hackettstown, New Jersey 07840 -
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Hackettstown, New Jersey 07940-2410 -
Hoffman Supply 35 East Mill Road
Long Valley, New Jersey 07853
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