THUJA o GOLDEN GLOBE 3L

Description
The White cedar 'Golden Globe' (Thuja occidentalis) is a small shrub that grows in a conical, spherical shape and usually reaches a height of around 1.5 metres and a width of around 1.5 metres. Its scale-like, glossy leaves are greenish-yellow in colour. Decorative brown cones adorn Thuja occidentalis 'Golden Globe' from October. This shrub is well tolerant of frost and prefers calcareous, nutrient-rich, sandy, loamy soil in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Bulletpoints
* Very decorative * tolerates pruning * orange-yellow shoots * easy to care for * resistant to urban climates, wind-resistant, shade-tolerant

Leaves
Very decorative. The White cedar 'Golden Globe' is evergreen. Its needles are greenish-yellow, shiny, scale-like. Orange-yellow shoots.

Bark
Red-brown, striped, torn bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The White cedar 'Golden Globe' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
White cedar 'Golden Globe' is a small shrub that grows conical and spherical. It usually reaches a height of 0.6 - 1.5 m and is approx. 0.6 - 1.5 m wide. Slow-growing.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
Pruning, ideally from the end of June to July, is advisable for this plant.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Pruning: In the period from the end of June to July - Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from May to September.

Care
- A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time. - Watering less frequently, but thoroughly and thoroughly, encourages the plant roots to penetrate deeper into the soil. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Fruit
The cones of Thuja occidentalis 'Golden Globe' appear from October. The young cones have a greenish-yellow colour.

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Solitary, group planting, topiary

Root
Thuja occidentalis 'Golden Globe' is a shallow-rooted or heart-rooted tree and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots close to the surface.