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Globe Arborvitae

Thuja Occidentalis 'Globosa'

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Overview

Thuja occidentalis 'Globosa', also known as Globe Arborvitae, is a compact, evergreen shrub with a dense, naturally rounded shape. It reaches 3-4 feet in height and width at maturity. The rich, emerald green foliage offers year-round visual interest. Hardy in zones 3-8, it requires minimal maintenance and adapts well to a variety of soil types. Ideal for accent use, formal gardens, or as a low hedge.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 5–8Type Conifer, ShrubClimate Temperate
Globe Arborvitae (Thuja Occidentalis 'Globosa') — evergreen shrub with a dense
Globe Arborvitae (Thuja Occidentalis 'Globosa') — Hardy in zones 3-8, it requires minimal maintenance and adapts well to a variety of soil typesGlobe Arborvitae (Thuja Occidentalis 'Globosa') — Ideal for accent use, formal gardens, or as a low hedgeGlobe Arborvitae (Thuja Occidentalis 'Globosa') — scientifically referred to as Thuja occidentalis 'Globosa'Globe Arborvitae (Thuja Occidentalis 'Globosa') — rounded shape and dense foliageGlobe Arborvitae (Thuja Occidentalis 'Globosa') — It reaches 3-4 feet in height and width at maturityGlobe Arborvitae (Thuja Occidentalis 'Globosa') — is an evergreen shrub that is highly sought after for its unique+1

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
5–8

Shape & size

Mature height
6–10 Ft.
Mature width
6–10 Ft.

Classification

Type
Conifer, Shrub
Family
Cupressaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Globe Arborvitae (Thuja Occidentalis 'Globosa') — evergreen shrub with a dense
Globe Arborvitae (Thuja Occidentalis 'Globosa') — Hardy in zones 3-8, it requires minimal maintenance and adapts well to a variety of soil types
Globe Arborvitae (Thuja Occidentalis 'Globosa') — Ideal for accent use, formal gardens, or as a low hedge
Globe Arborvitae (Thuja Occidentalis 'Globosa') — scientifically referred to as Thuja occidentalis 'Globosa'
Globe Arborvitae (Thuja Occidentalis 'Globosa') — rounded shape and dense foliage
Globe Arborvitae (Thuja Occidentalis 'Globosa') — It reaches 3-4 feet in height and width at maturity
Globe Arborvitae (Thuja Occidentalis 'Globosa') — is an evergreen shrub that is highly sought after for its unique
Globe Arborvitae (Thuja Occidentalis 'Globosa') — The rich, emerald green foliage offers year-round visual interest
Photographs by 4 contributors

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