Species
Thuja occidentalisEastern Arborvitae Northern White Cedar31 other cultivars
‘Green Giant’Green Giant Arborvitae
‘Emerald Green’Emerald Green Arborvitae
‘Smaragd Emerald’Smaragd Emerald Arborvitae
‘American Pillar’American Pillar Arborvitae
‘Fire Chief’Fire Chief Arborvitae
‘Degroot’Degroot's Spire Arborvitae
‘Columbia’Eastern Arborvitae Western Arborvitae
‘Mr Bowling Ball’Mr Bowling Ball Arborvitae
‘TATER TOT’Tater Tot Arborvitae
‘Degroot's Spire’Degroot's Spire Arborvitae
‘Golden Globe’Golden Globe Arborvitae
‘Polar Gold’Polar Gold Thuja
‘Tator Tot’Tator Tot Arborvitae
‘Pendula’Weeping Arborvitae
‘Sunkist’Sunkist Arborvitae
‘Woodward Globe’Woodward Globe Arborvitae
‘Thin Man’Eastern Arborvitae Thin Man
‘Little Giant’Little Giant Arborvitae
‘Sherwood Frost’Sherwood Frost Arborvitae
‘Wansdyke Silver’Wansdyke Silver American Arborvitae
‘Sting’Eastern Arborvitae
‘Yellow Ribbon’Yellow Ribbon Arborvitae
‘Primo’Primo Arborvitae
‘Connecticut Dwarf’Connecticut Dwarf Arborvitae
‘Pumila Sudworth’Sudworth Globe Arborvitae
‘Cheer Drops’Cheer Drops Arborvitae
‘Smaragd’Emerald Green Arborvitae
‘Highlights’Highlights Arborvitae
‘Nigra’Dark Green Arborvitae
‘Brabant’American Arborvitae
‘Pancake’Pancake arborvitae
The Story
Plant Bio
Thuja occidentalis, commonly known as American arborvitae, is a cold-hardy evergreen conifer native to eastern and central Canada and the northeastern United States. It naturally inhabits moist soils, swamps, and cool rocky slopes, developing a dense, scale-like foliage arranged in flattened, aromatic sprays.
'Woodwardii' is a compact, slow-growing cultivar that naturally maintains a dense, globular shape without shearing. Over many decades, it matures into a broad, rounded shrub that grows wider than it is tall, featuring rich green foliage that brightens to light green on new spring growth.
Uses & Benefits:
Essentials
At a Glance
Plant Type
Shrub
Height
120"
Width
180"
Light
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Zones
4, 5, 6, 7
Water
Medium
Humidity
High
Lifespan
Long-lived
Native To
North America
Toxicity
Mildly toxic if ingested
Bloom period
Summer
In flower about 3 months of the year
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Planting
How to Grow
- Select a planting site in full sun to partial shade with moist, fertile, well-drained loam.
- Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and of equal depth, ensuring the soil flare sits slightly above the surrounding grade.
- Backfill with native soil, firm gently to remove air pockets, and water thoroughly to settle the roots.
- Apply a three-inch layer of organic mulch over the root zone, keeping it several inches away from the main trunk to prevent rot.
Pro Tip
Never shear deep into the old, leafless brown wood of the interior; this conifer cannot regenerate new buds from bare stems, and deep cuts will permanently ruin its natural globe shape.
Keep It Thriving
Care Guide
Do
- Water regularly during dry summer spells to maintain consistent soil moisture.
- Protect young plants from deer and rabbit browsing using physical fencing or repellents.
- Apply a thick layer of winter mulch to protect roots from severe freeze-thaw cycles.
Don't
- Do not cut back into old, bare, brown wood when trimming, as it will not regrow.
- Do not plant in deep shade, which causes the interior foliage to thin and die back.
- Do not allow the soil to dry out completely for prolonged periods.
Seasonal Care Calendar
| Task | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Winter Prep |
Watch Out For
Pests & Diseases
Common Pests
Common Diseases
In the Garden
Landscape Uses & Companions
Landscape Uses
Multiply
Propagation Methods
Good to Know
Common Questions
Woodward's Globe Arborvitae questions
What zones can Woodward's Globe Arborvitae grow in?
Woodward's Globe Arborvitae is hardy in USDA Zones 4–7. Inside that range it survives winter in the ground; outside it, grow it as an annual or a container plant you protect.
Is Woodward's Globe Arborvitae deer resistant?
Not reliably. Deer may browse Woodward's Globe Arborvitae, especially tender spring growth — plan on repellents or fencing where pressure is high.
When does Woodward's Globe Arborvitae bloom?
Woodward's Globe Arborvitae typically blooms in summer through summer. Exact timing shifts a week or two with your zone — Sow's bloom calendar maps it to your garden.
Does Woodward's Globe Arborvitae need full sun?
Woodward's Globe Arborvitae does best in full sun to part shade. In hot climates, afternoon shade keeps blooms fresher longer.
More Thuja to compare
Green Giant Arborvitae
Thuja occidentalis 'Green Giant'
Emerald Green Arborvitae
Thuja occidentalis 'Emerald Green'
Degroot's Spire Arborvitae
Thuja occidentalis 'Degroot'
Smaragd Emerald Arborvitae
Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd Emerald'
American Pillar Arborvitae
Thuja occidentalis 'American Pillar'
Fire Chief Arborvitae
Thuja occidentalis 'Fire Chief'
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