Thuja occidentalis 'Danica' - globe thuja

The Thuja occidentalis 'Danica', commonly known as the compact globe thuja, is a compact, evergreen shrub that belongs to the cypress family (Cupressaceae). This variety is particularly popular in gardens and landscape horticulture, as it is well-suited for various landscaping and garden design solutions.

### Variety Description:

- **Form**: Round, densely growing, which gives it a compact appearance.
- **Height**: In adulthood, it typically grows to a height of 0.5 to 1 meter.
- **Width**: Its width ranges from 0.5 to 1 meter, making it ideal for small gardens or rock gardens.
- **Needles**: The leaves are light green or dark green, consisting of small, scale-like needles that densely cover the plant, giving it a lush appearance.
- **Growing Environment**: It has a medium light requirement but thrives well in a loving environment and tolerates shade as well. It prefers well-drained soils but adapts to various soil types.
- **Temperature**: It withstands cold weather well and also tolerates harsher winter conditions.

### Uses:
The 'Danica' thuja is excellent as an ornamental plant, for creating hedges, for planting in beds, rock gardens, or even as a container plant. Due to its compact form, it is especially popular for small gardens and for decorating terraces.

This variety responds well to pruning, making it an ideal choice for formal gardens as well. Its evergreen nature ensures that it remains attractive in all seasons, adding beautiful color and texture to the landscape.