‘Anna’s Magic Ball®’ Globe Arborvitae
Thuja occidentalis 'Anna van Vloten' PP25,868
‘Anna’s Magic Ball’ is a dwarf, globe-shaped evergreen shrub prized for its cheerful, bright chartreuse to golden foliage that provides year-round color. Discovered in Canada as a “sport” of the ‘Danica’ cultivar, it boasts excellent cold hardiness and maintains its compact, rounded shape without any pruning. Its small size and vibrant color make it a versatile, low-maintenance option for container plantings, rock gardens, or the front of a foundation planting.
Type
Shrub
Height
10
-15
in
Width
10
-18
in
Origin
Native
Foliage Type
Evergreen
Sunlight
Full Sun
Water Requirements
Average; best in medium moisture, well-drained loams. Intolerant of dry conditions
Foliage Color
Bright yellow-green to gold; holds color well in winter, though may show some bronze tint in exposed sites
Flower Color
Non-flowering conifer
Resists
Attracts
Design Use
Special Traits
Notes
Pruning: No pruning is needed to maintain its naturally compact, globe-like shape.
Maintenance: Very low maintenance. Ensure adequate watering during the first growing season and avoid extremely dry soil in autumn to prevent winter burn.
Habitat: A cultivar of a species that grows naturally in wet forests and along lake shores in the northeastern U.S.
Wildlife: Provides limited shelter for small wildlife.
Other: Excellent for container gardening or rock gardens where a very small, formal accent is needed.
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