Plant field guide
Arborvitae (Golden Globe)
Compact globe-shaped dwarf arborvitae with bright golden-yellow foliage year-round. Naturally maintains its round shape without pruning. Adds a pop of color to foundation plantings.
Growing requirements
- Scientific name
- Thuja occidentalis 'Golden Globe'
- Sun
- full sun
- Water
- moderate
- Height
- 24 in (61 cm) – 48 in (122 cm)
- Spread
- 24 in (61 cm) – 48 in (122 cm)
- Spacing
- Not recorded
- Hardiness zones & minimum temperature
- USDA 3–8; average annual extreme minimum from -40°F (-40.0°C). Hardiness does not predict local frost dates.
- Difficulty
- easy
Planting & seasonal timing
Northern Hemisphere planting months: not yet verified in our database.
Northern Hemisphere pruning months: June.
For the Southern Hemisphere, these seasonal windows shift approximately six months. Check your local frost forecast, soil temperature, and species requirements; calendar months are not a guarantee of planting safety.
Best golden color in full sun. No pruning needed to maintain round shape. Good drainage essential. Deer resistant rating varies.
Pruning
Rarely needs pruning. Light shearing in early summer if desired to tighten form.
Fertilizer
Balanced evergreen fertilizer
Early spring
Mulch
2 inches of organic mulch.