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Golden Globe Arborvitae

Scientific name: Thuja occidentalis 'Golden Globe'
Taxonomy
Family:Cupressaceae
Type:Evergreen shrubs
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:4 to 8
Sun:Full sun
Plant Characteristics
Height:4 ft
Width:4 ft
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

Leaves


Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description Handsome bright golden yellow foliage covers this dense and globe-shaped shrub.

  Morphology:
Golden Globe Arborvitae is a dense multi-stemmed evergreen shrub with a more or less rounded form. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage. At maturity it forms a rounded ball 5’ tall and as wide.

During the winter the foliage may bronze (darken) but should return to its normal golden foliage in the summer.

  Adaptation:
This species prefers average to slightly acidic, sandy and well drained soil. Golden foliage accepts full sun exposure without sunburn.

Globe Arborvitae makes a great, carefree choice for accent plantings, or if grouped together, it would make a medium sized hedge or border.

  Pests:
None reported.
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