{"product_id":"annas-magic-ball-arborvitae","title":"Anna's Magic Ball Arborvitae","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"78\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"37\"\u003eAnna’s Magic Ball® Arborvitae\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem data-start=\"39\" data-end=\"59\"\u003eThuja occidentalis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Anna Van Vloten')\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"80\" data-end=\"369\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"80\" data-end=\"102\"\u003eAnna’s Magic Ball®\u003c\/strong\u003e is a charming, \u003cstrong data-start=\"118\" data-end=\"151\"\u003edwarf globe-shaped arborvitae\u003c\/strong\u003e developed by Proven Winners®. It’s prized for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"202\" data-end=\"227\"\u003ebright golden foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e, compact size, and year-round interest. 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