The Golden Globe Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis 'Golden Globe') is a compact, rounded evergreen shrub prized for its striking golden-yellow foliage. The #7 designation refers to the 7-gallon nursery container size, indicating a well-established plant ready for transplanting into the landscape.

This shrub features dense, fluffy foliage with bright golden-yellow color on the exterior and rich green tones in the interior, creating a luminous two-tone effect. It naturally maintains a tidy, globe-shaped form reaching 3 to 4 feet in both height and width at maturity, rarely requiring pruning to stay neat. Small urn-shaped cones mature in autumn to a reddish-brown, adding winter interest and attracting birds to its dense branches.

Hardy in USDA Zones 4 through 8, Golden Globe Arborvitae thrives in full sun to partial shade and tolerates a wide range of well-drained soils. It performs best with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily to maintain its vibrant golden color; shade will cause the foliage to fade toward lime green. Once established, it has moderate drought tolerance but benefits from deep watering during hot, dry spells.

Ideal uses include foundation plantings, accent shrubs, mixed borders, low hedges, privacy screens, and large containers on sunny patios or entryways. Apply a slow-release evergreen fertilizer in early spring and maintain a 3 to 4 inch layer of mulch to retain moisture and insulate the root system through winter.