- Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)
- USDA Hardiness Zones 3 - 7
- Height 10 - 15 Inches
- Spread 10 - 15 Inches
Anna’s Magic Ball Arborvitae, Thuja occidentalis 'Anna van Vloten', is a fantastic dwarf evergreen shrub that provides year round interest and brilliant color to the garden. The unique bright yellow foliage on this arborvitae can fit into any space, and is even tolerant of some shade, which most arborvitaes cannot handle.
This bush is native to North America, and requires minimal maintenance and care. Since the shrub is evergreen, it does not lose its foliage in the winter and consistently puts on a show no matter the season. These shrubs are very winter hardy due to the fact that they were developed in Canada. These also grow into a mounded habit without any pruning.
Grow these miniature shrubs in garden planters or small spaces. These are also great for forming low growing garden borders as a unique hedge.
Anna’s Magic Ball Arborvitae Care
Plant these bushes in deep well drained soil. Most arborvitae are very easy to care for, and the Anna’s Magic Ball is no different. These can be grown in planters, or small spaces. And can tolerate some shade throughout the day.
Pruning Anna’s Magic Ball Arborvitae is not necessary. These plants only get to be about 15 inches tall and wide. If you must trim, do so in early summer.
Anna’s Magic Ball Arborvitae Spacing
To grow these into a short hedge, plant 10 inches apart, center on center. It makes for a unique low mounded garden border, great along paths and walkways. Otherwise, you plant around 15 inches apart, center on center, for a more traditional look.
This plant was also featured in an article on Redfin about improving curb appeal by growing this plant in a garden planter!
Thuja occidentalis 'Anna van Vloten' Plant Facts
USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-7 |
Flower Color(s): n/a |
Bloom Period: n/a |
Foliage Color(s): Green, Yellow |
Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun |
Height: 10-15 Inches |
Spread: 10-15 Inches |
Spacing: 10-18 Inches |
Habit: Mounded |
Blooms On: n/a |
Watering: Average |
Shrub Type: Evergreen |
Scientific Name: Thuja occidentalis 'Anna van Vloten' USPP 25,868 |
Common Name: Annas Magic Ball® Arborvitae |
Brand: Proven Winners ColorChoice® |
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- THUAM
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts

2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons

#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons

#5 Pot
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons

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Pre-Ordered Plants
Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated Spring Shipping Schedule
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
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Zone 10 | March 24th |
Zone 9 | March 31st |
Zone 8 | April 7th |
Zone 7 | April 14th |
Zone 6b | April 21st |
Zone 6a | April 28th |
Zone 5b | May 5th |
Zone 5a | May 12th |
Zone 4 | May 19th |
Zone 3 | May 26th |
Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.
Note: Only plants indicated as pre-order will ship as shown above. All other plants and hard goods will ship as normal.
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