Thuja occidentalis 'Anna's Magic Ball'

Thuja occidentalis ‘Anna’s Magic Ball®’: Chartreuse Glow in a Perfect Little Sphere

A Proven Winners® arborvitae that stays bright all year, Thuja occidentalis ‘Anna’s Magic Ball®’ forms a naturally compact, globe-shaped mound of vivid chartreuse foliage. The colour reads like sunshine in the landscape, especially when paired with deeper greens or dark mulch. It’s also notably burn resistant, holding its fresh look through challenging weather. Best of all, it keeps its tidy shape without pruning, making it an easy, high-impact evergreen for modern gardens.

Plant Characteristics:

• Height: 30–45 cm
• Spread: 30–45 cm
• Flower Colour: Inconspicuous
• Flowering Period: Inconspicuous
• Foliage: Bright chartreuse evergreen foliage all year; compact globe shape
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to part shade
• Soil Requirements: Moist, well-drained soil

Uses and Benefits: Perfect for small gardens, containers, and crisp foundation plantings, ‘Anna’s Magic Ball®’ adds strong colour without adding height. Use it to line a walkway, repeat it in mass for a clean chartreuse rhythm, or tuck it into mixed borders as a bright evergreen accent. Its naturally rounded form keeps landscapes looking polished year-round, and the burn resistance helps it stay attractive when conditions are less than ideal.

Care Instructions: Plant in full sun for the brightest colour, or part shade where afternoons are hot. Water regularly during the first season, then keep soil evenly moist during dry spells, especially in containers. Mulch helps conserve moisture and protects shallow roots, but keep mulch back from the stem. Pruning is not required, though you can lightly tidy any stray tips in early spring if desired.

History: Selected for its compact globe shape and consistent chartreuse foliage, ‘Anna’s Magic Ball®’ offers a modern twist on classic arborvitae. As a Proven Winners® introduction, it was chosen to deliver dependable landscape performance with strong year-round colour in a small, easy-to-use form.

Final Thoughts: For a bright evergreen accent that stays naturally neat, ‘Anna’s Magic Ball®’ is a simple way to add year-round colour and structure, even in the smallest spaces.