Add year-round structure to small spaces with Thuja occidentalis 'Anna's Magic Ball(R)', a compact, naturally globe-shaped arborvitae that stays neat with minimal pruning. You get soft, scale-like evergreen sprays in bright green to chartreuse tones, with good winter presence and a tidy silhouette that works in modern beds as well as classic foundation plantings.

Place it where it will receive full sun to part shade for best density and color. Plant in well-drained soil and water regularly during the first growing season to help it establish a strong root system. After establishment, keep the soil evenly moist but not soggy; mulch helps conserve moisture and moderates soil temperature.

This slow-growing selection is sized for tight spots, typically reaching about 10-15 inches tall, with a similar spread. Use it to edge a walkway, anchor mixed evergreens, or repeat as a low, formal accent. It also pairs well with boulders, grasses, and flowering perennials because the rounded form contrasts nicely with upright or mounding companions.

In USDA Zones 3-7, it handles winter cold well, though exposed sites can still lead to occasional winter bronzing or wind burn. If needed, shear lightly in late spring to refine the outline, but avoid cutting back into bare old wood. Provide some protection from drying winter winds for the best year-round look.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 3-7 (-40 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun   Part sun
• Growth rate: Slow
• Mature height: 10-15"
• Spread: 10-18"
• Evergreen: Yes

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