Botanical profile
Thuja occidentalis 'Anna's Magic Ball'
Latin name
Thuja occidentalis ‘Anna’s Magic Ball’
Common name
Dwarf arborvitae 'Anna's Magic Ball'
Type
Coniferous
Family
Cupressaceae
The Thuja occidentalis 'Anna's Magic Ball', also known as dwarf golden American arborvitae, is a small, very compact ornamental conifer prized for its naturally globular habit and bright golden-yellow foliage. Its fine, dense, and evergreen texture adds color to the garden all year round, particularly in designs where a clear, structured accent is desired without great height.
Slow-growing and easy to integrate into small spaces, it is well-suited for borders, rockeries, foundation plantings, dwarf conifer beds, and decorative containers. Its rounded shape remains regular with very little pruning, making it an excellent choice for well-maintained gardens, entrances, patios, and contemporary landscape compositions.
Very hardy, Thuja occidentalis 'Anna's Magic Ball' prefers well-drained soil, fresh to moderately moist, and full sun or partial shade. Good soil moisture helps maintain dense and colorful foliage, especially during hot or dry periods.
Slow-growing and easy to integrate into small spaces, it is well-suited for borders, rockeries, foundation plantings, dwarf conifer beds, and decorative containers. Its rounded shape remains regular with very little pruning, making it an excellent choice for well-maintained gardens, entrances, patios, and contemporary landscape compositions.
Very hardy, Thuja occidentalis 'Anna's Magic Ball' prefers well-drained soil, fresh to moderately moist, and full sun or partial shade. Good soil moisture helps maintain dense and colorful foliage, especially during hot or dry periods.
Care guide
Growing conditions
Light, soil, water and hardiness
Hardiness zone
Zone 3
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Watering
Fertilization
Soil type
Well drained
Minimum temperature
-40 °C (-40 °F)
Plant appearance
Blooming, foliage and shape
Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
Pale yellow to brown, inconspicuous
Fruiting
Foliage color
Foliage type
Shape
Garden structure
Size and growth
Height
0.8 m (2.6 ft)
Width
0.8 m (2.6 ft)
Growth rate
Moderate
Safe for pets
Pets
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer
Deer
The availability of our plants varies depending on arrivals, seasons, nursery production and supplier availability. Some varieties may be offered for a limited time only, depending on their natural cycle or current stock. These plant profiles are designed to guide and inspire you when choosing plants for the garden, landscaping projects, containers or long-lasting outdoor arrangements.
