Globe Arborvitae
Thuja occidentalis 'Globosa' · Evergreen Coniferous Softwood
Plant Family
Cupressaceae
Tree Category
Ornamental Shrub/Conifer
Variety / Cultivar
'Globosa', a dwarf globe-shaped cultivar with dense, fan-like branchlets.
Hardiness Zones
USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 7, exhibiting excellent cold hardiness.
About This Tree
A dense, naturally rounded to globose evergreen shrub with a compact form, soft-textured foliage, and slow to moderate growth rate, frequently sheared into formal hedges or foundation plantings.
Leaf Characteristics
Scale-like, overlapping evergreen leaves arranged in flattened, fan-like sprays, bright green to medium green in summer, often acquiring a yellowish or brownish-green tinge in winter.
Bark Characteristics
Reddish-brown to grayish-brown bark that exfoliates in thin, vertical strips or shredding plates on older stems.
Growing Information
Origin Region
Native to eastern North America, highly adaptable and widely cultivated in temperate regions globally.
Growing Season
Evergreen with year-round foliage; active growth occurs from mid-spring through late summer, with winter dormancy.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun to partial shade; prefers moderately moist, well-drained soils, but requires regular watering during establishment and moderate drought tolerance once mature.
Mature Size
Typically reaches 3 to 5 feet in height with a similar spread, growing slowly over many years.
Special Characteristics
Excellent pest and disease resistance, highly tolerant of pruning and shearing, making it a popular choice for foundation plantings and formal borders.
Wildlife & Ecology
Provides dense year-round shelter, nesting sites, and cover for small birds and mammals, though browsing by deer can sometimes be an issue.