Overview
Uses: Foundation plantings, patio containers, low hedges, edging, year-round structure.
Benefits: Naturally globe-shaped evergreen with bright golden foliage that holds color through winter. Compact size requires little to no pruning.
USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–7
Sun: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Life Cycle: Evergreen Shrub
Growth Habit: Rounded, Mounding — dense globe-shaped evergreen form.
Foliage Color: Golden Yellow
Mature Height: 2–3 feet
Mature Width: 3–4 feet
Growth Rate: Slow
Summary
A naturally rounded golden evergreen that brings structure and color to small spaces year-round.
Anna’s Magic Ball® Arborvitae forms a dense, compact globe with soft golden foliage that maintains its color through winter. Its small mature size makes it especially useful for foundation plantings, edging, and decorative containers.
This dwarf selection maintains its shape with minimal pruning and performs reliably in both cold and warm regions within its hardiness range. It adds consistent evergreen structure to landscapes without overwhelming surrounding plants.
Care
Anna’s Magic Ball® Arborvitae Care
Plant in full sun to partial shade. Full sun promotes the brightest foliage color and densest growth.
Grow in well-draining soil. Water regularly during establishment and during extended dry periods.
Fertilize in early spring using a
slow release fertilizer
according to label directions.
This plant naturally maintains a tight, rounded shape. Light trimming of new growth may be done in late spring if shaping is desired. Avoid cutting into thick, mature stems.
Container Growing Notes: This compact arborvitae performs well in patio containers. Containers require more frequent watering than in-ground plantings and must provide excellent drainage.
Plants hardy in the ground may require winter protection when grown in containers in colder zones.
Size
What Size is Anna’s Magic Ball® Arborvitae for Sale Online?
Plants ship in a greenhouse-grade grow pot and are well rooted and actively growing at the time of shipment. Each plant is appropriately sized for its container and ready for transplanting into the landscape or a decorative planter. For specific sizing details, please
contact us.
How Large Does Anna’s Magic Ball® Arborvitae Grow?
Mature plants typically reach 2–3 feet tall and 3–4 feet wide, forming a dense, rounded evergreen shrub.
Additional Information
What is the botanical name of Anna’s Magic Ball® Arborvitae?
The botanical name is Thuja occidentalis ‘Anna van Vloten’.
Is this arborvitae suitable for small spaces?
Yes. Its compact size and slow growth make it ideal for foundation plantings and tight garden spaces. Explore more compact selections in our
Arborvitaes
collection.
Can it be grown in containers?
Yes. Its naturally rounded growth habit makes it well suited for patio containers and troughs. Browse additional adaptable evergreens in our
Evergreen Plants
collection.
