Proven Winners ColorChoice Anna's Magic Ball Arborvitae Shrub
Best low-maintenance evergreen for small gardens and container arrangements.
The Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Anna's Magic Ball® Arborvitae is a compact evergreen shrub celebrated for its dense, rounded form and vibrant golden-green foliage that provides year-round color. This slow-growing variety is ideal for smaller landscapes, borders, or container plantings, adding a cheerful touch to any garden. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and adapts to various soil conditions, requiring minimal maintenance. Its adaptable nature and striking appearance make it a versatile choice for adding structure and visual interest to your outdoor space.
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
1635
/ 2688
#1635 in Bushes & Shrubs
Mature Height
23.
/ - ft
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking consistent, year-round landscape vibrancy
- Busy homeowners wanting effortless, self-shaping greenery
- Urban gardeners with limited space or container setups
Who should skip it
- Residents in areas with high deer populations
- Gardeners in regions with harsh, exposed winter climates
- Owners of heavily shaded or woodland garden plots
Performance breakdown
Compact Versatility
Perfectly sized for small garden beds, borders, and decorative containers.
Foliage Vibrancy
Golden-green hues provide a striking, consistent pop of year-round color.
Maintenance Ease
Requires minimal pruning to maintain its naturally dense, rounded shape.
Environmental Adaptability
Thrives across diverse soil types and varying light exposure conditions.
Hardiness Range
Reliable performance across a wide span of USDA growing zones.
Growth Predictability
Slow, steady development ensures the plant stays within its intended footprint.
Key Specs
Mature Height
2-3 ft.
Mature Width
3-4 ft.
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Growth Rate
Fast Growing
Botanical Name
Thuja occidentalis Anna's Magic Ball®
Does Not Ship To
AK, AZ, HI, OR
Grows Well In Zones
3-8 outdoors
Features
- Dense, rounded growth ideal for small spaces, borders, and containers
- Striking golden-green foliage that maintains vibrant color throughout the year
- Versatile and adaptable to full sun or partial shade and various soil conditions
- Slow-growing shrub provides year-round color and texture
- Low maintenance and reliable performance
- Adds vibrant structure and cheerful tones to any landscape
- Compact evergreen with radiant golden foliage
- Dense, rounded form perfect for small spaces
- Year-round color and texture
- Adaptable to sun/shade and various soils
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the Anna's Magic Ball Arborvitae for its exceptional quality and vibrant, healthy appearance upon arrival. Many highlight its compact, naturally spherical design as a significant advantage, requiring minimal pruning to maintain its charming shape. Gardeners appreciate its robust nature and ease of establishment, making it a reliable choice for adding year round color and structure to various landscape settings. Its consistent performance and attractive form contribute to a highly positive reception.
Know before you buy
This shrub typically reaches a mature height of 2 to 3 feet and a width of 3 to 4 feet. Its compact, rounded habit makes it well-suited for small gardens or container planting.
One of the best features of this variety is its naturally dense, rounded growth habit. It requires very little pruning, though you can lightly trim it if you wish to maintain a specific size or shape.
Yes, Anna's Magic Ball is an excellent candidate for containers due to its slow growth rate and compact size. Ensure your pot has adequate drainage and is large enough to accommodate the root system as it matures.
Yes, this evergreen maintains its vibrant golden-green color year-round. It provides consistent color and structure to your landscape even during the colder winter months.
It is quite adaptable and thrives in both full sun and partial shade. For the most vibrant foliage color, planting it in a location that receives at least six hours of sunlight is recommended.
Anna's Magic Ball is hardy in USDA zones 3 through 8. It is well-adapted to cold climates and does not require special winter protection in these regions.
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