{"product_id":"thuja-occidentalis-aurea-golden-globe-arborvitae-live-plant-4-inch-pot-size-golden-evergreen-shrub-compact-globe-conifer-easy-care-landscape-plant","title":"Thuja occidentalis 'Aurea' – Golden Globe Arborvitae Live Plant in 4 Inch Pot | Compact Golden Evergreen Shrub","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd year-round color and structure to your landscape with Thuja occidentalis 'Aurea', shipped in a 4-inch pot and ready to plant. Commonly known as Golden Globe Arborvitae, this compact evergreen shrub is prized for its naturally dense, rounded shape and attractive golden-yellow foliage. Unlike many shrubs, it maintains its neat globular form without trimming, making it an excellent low-maintenance choice for foundation plantings, borders, rock gardens, and decorative containers. Its vibrant foliage provides bright contrast throughout the seasons, especially when planted in sunny locations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou will receive:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✔️ 1 live Golden Globe Arborvitae plant\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Shipped in 4-inch pot\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Healthy, rooted evergreen plant\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Compact globe-shaped conifer\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Golden Globe Arborvitae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thuja occidentalis 'Aurea'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen conifer shrub\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Stage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Young established plant\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-draining soil; adaptable to a variety of soil types\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; keep evenly moist during establishment\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–3 feet\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow to moderate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–9\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContainer Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in full sun for the brightest golden foliage color. Minimal pruning is needed, as this variety naturally maintains its attractive globe-shaped form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Condition Disclosure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive a live starter plant (seedling\/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCustomer Notice for Live Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within \u003cstrong\u003e48 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e of delivery and provide the required photos for review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotos of the shipping box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto of the shipping label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear photos of the plant from multiple angles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClaims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"MikesPlants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52499585237124,"sku":null,"price":84.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1014\/5254\/6180\/files\/ListingShopify3_39_b569e463-5743-4ffe-bfb1-acbff7f27b59.jpg?v=1783659266","url":"https:\/\/nataliesbotanicalgarden.com\/products\/thuja-occidentalis-aurea-golden-globe-arborvitae-live-plant-4-inch-pot-size-golden-evergreen-shrub-compact-globe-conifer-easy-care-landscape-plant","provider":"Natalie's Botanical Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}