Mr. Bowling Ball® Arborvitae
Thuja occidentalis 'Bobozam'
SKU
02217
A naturally rounded dwarf shrub with dense evergreen foliage. The lacy, rich green foliage has excellent year-round color retention. Useful as a low hedge and in foundation plantings. Especially useful in areas where space is limited.
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Full sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | THOO-yuh ok-si-den-TAY-lis |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Slow growing; eventually reaches 24 to 30 in. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Conifer; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Cottage, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Compact, Rounded |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge, Mass Planting, Very Wet Areas, Woodland Garden, Coastal Exposure, Urban Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Dwarf Plant, Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Tolerates Alkaline Soil, Tolerates Wet Soils, Year-round Interest, Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
Thrives in enriched, evenly moist, loamy, well-drained soils; dislikes dry conditions. Provide afternoon shade in hot summer regions and protect from harsh winds. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Fertilize in early spring. Prune lightly, only as needed to shape.
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 3 - 8
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