Family: Cupressaceae • Pot diameter: 13 cm • Height: ~30 cm
Trimming? Only so you feel useful. ✂️
A dwarf, spherical arborvitae with luminous golden-green foliage that holds colour through the season and bronzes slightly in winter. It naturally forms an almost perfect “ball”, looks premium in beds, borders and planters, and instantly draws a clean architectural line at an entryway or balcony.
CupressaceaeEvergreenSun to part shadeEasy careSlow growth
Light
☀️ Full sun
gold tones intensify — tolerates part shade
Water
💧 Moderate
even moisture, good drainage
Soil
🪨 Well-drained
rich in organic matter
Hardiness
❄️ Very hardy
wind/frost: protect when young
What makes it special
🟡 Consistent golden foliage — brightens corners & borders.
⚪ Naturally spherical, tidy crown with minimal pruning.
🌬️ Cold & wind tolerant — great for Mediterranean climates.
Best uses
🏡 Solo in a planter for a clean, modern entry look.
🧩 Pairs/trios in straight rhythms along a bed.
🌿 Mix with grasses & seasonals for year-round interest.
Where to place it
Full sun for the strongest gold; tolerates light shade. Plant in well-drained soil, water regularly in year one for establishment, then more deeply but less often. Add organic matter and a light mulch. In planters: drainage holes and some shelter from harsh midday heat.
Plants it pairs with
Grasses (Carex, dwarf Miscanthus) — movement/texture beside the tidy sphere.
Dark evergreens (Pittosporum ‘Tom Thumb’) for contrast.
Autumn/winter seasonals (Skimmia, Gaultheria) for berries.
Variety origin click to read
Species context: Genus Thuja — North-American conifers, evergreen, valued for structure/backdrop all year.
Breeding focus: Dwarf, globose Thuja occidentalis selections for stable colour and compact, slow-growing habit.
‘Golden Globe’ profile: Spherical crown; golden-green foliage that lights up spaces; light bronze hue in winter.
Phenology: Stable form year-round; slow, even growth with little need for pruning.
Cultivation behaviour: Very resilient; prefers sun–part shade and well-drained soils; suited to groups or as a specimen.
Propagation: Vegetative (cuttings) to maintain shape/colour.
1) Planting: Hole 2× root width, amend with compost; in heavy soils, plant slightly raised.
2) Watering: More frequent in year one; later deep but infrequent. Never waterlogged.
3) Shaping: Light spring trim to keep the ball; avoid hard cuts into old wood.
🔎 Note: Due to natural plant variability, the plant you receive may differ slightly from the photo. Form, size or colouring depend on season, growing conditions and the nature of each plant.
Thuja 'Golden Globe' 13cm Care & Tips
We take care of the packaging!
With specially designed boxes, we ensure that the plants will reach you intact, no matter what they encounter on the way!
All plants in 3L pots or larger are placed in individual boxes that secure the plant at the base of the pot, preventing it from tipping over.
The cardboard used for the boxes is specially made to provide resistance to potential impacts during transport.
