The American arborvitae Thuja occidentalis 'Mr Bowling Ball' is a dwarf, evergreen shrub with a compact, perfectly rounded shape and sprays of delicate, thread-like, blue-green foliage that is velvety to the touch. It grows slowly, shapes itself into an adorable little sphere, and adds beauty to perennial beds, rock gardens, and containers. ideal for compact gardens!
Plant Type |
Native, Conifers, Shrubs |
Hardiness Zone |
3-8 |
Exposure |
Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter |
Height | 2' - 4' (ft) |
Spread | 2' - 4' (ft) |
Spacing |
24"-36" (in) |
Water Needs |
Average |
Maintenance |
Low |
Soil Type |
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil PH |
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage |
Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics |
Evergreen, Fragrant, Showy |
Tolerance |
Deer |
Attracts |
Birds |
Garden Uses |
Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Patio and Containers, Small Gardens |
Arborvitae, Mr Bowling Ball | Mr. Bowling Ball Arborvitae, White Cedar 'Mr. Bowling Ball', Northern White Cedar 'Mr. Bowling Ball', Swamp Cedar 'Mr. Bowling Ball', Thuja occidentalis 'Linesville', Thuja occidentalis 'Bobozam' || The American arborvitae Thuja occidentalis 'Mr Bowling Ball' is a dwarf, evergreen shrub with a compact, perfectly rounded shape and sprays of delicate, thread-like, blue-green foliage that is velvety to the touch. It grows slowly, shapes itself into an adorable little sphere, and adds beauty to perennial beds, rock gardens, and containers. ideal for compact gardens!
Native,
Full Sun,
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter,
Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained,
Evergreen, Fragrant, Showy,
Deer Tolerant,
Attracts Birds, Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Patio and Containers, Small Gardens