Overview

Introduce a touch of whimsical elegance and structured beauty to your outdoor space with the Mr Bowling Ball Arborvitae live plant. This distinctive cultivar of Thuja occidentalis, also known as ‘Bobazam’, is celebrated for its naturally rounded, compact form, resembling a perfect green bowling ball. Unlike many other conifers, the Mr Bowling Ball Arborvitae live plant requires minimal pruning to maintain its neat, spherical shape, making it an ideal choice for gardeners seeking low-maintenance yet striking landscape elements. Its fine, feathery, sage-green foliage provides year-round interest and texture, making it a versatile plant for various garden designs, from formal to contemporary. Whether used as a specimen plant, in groupings, or as a border accent, this evergreen shrub promises to be a conversation starter and a reliable source of vibrant greenery.

This particular Mr Bowling Ball Arborvitae live plant is provided in a 1 gallon nursery pot, ensuring a healthy root system and a strong start in your garden. Its moderate growth rate means it will slowly but surely establish itself, providing enduring beauty for years to come. The unique aesthetic of the Mr Bowling Ball Arborvitae live plant makes it a fantastic choice for those looking to create a focal point or add structural integrity to their planting schemes.

Key Benefits

The Mr Bowling Ball Arborvitae live plant offers a multitude of benefits that make it a highly desirable addition to any garden or landscape. Its unique characteristics contribute to both aesthetic appeal and ease of care.

• Exceptional Spherical Form: This arborvitae naturally grows into a perfectly rounded, dense globe, eliminating the need for constant trimming to achieve a tidy shape. Its inherent symmetry provides a strong architectural element to any garden design.
• Year-Round Greenery: As an evergreen shrub, the Mr Bowling Ball Arborvitae live plant maintains its vibrant sage-green foliage throughout all seasons, providing continuous color and texture even in the depths of winter. This ensures your garden always looks alive and well-maintained.
• Low Maintenance: Beyond its minimal pruning needs, this plant is generally resilient and disease-resistant, requiring little intervention once established. This makes it an excellent choice for busy gardeners or those new to landscaping.
• Compact Size for Versatility: Reaching a mature size of approximately 2-3 feet in height and width, this dwarf arborvitae shrub is perfectly suited for small gardens, rock gardens, urban landscapes, and container planting on patios or balconies. Its manageable size prevents it from overwhelming other plants.
• Hardy and Adaptable: Known for its robust nature, the Mr Bowling Ball Arborvitae live plant can thrive in a range of conditions and is cold-hardy, making it suitable for many different climates across the United States.
• Great for Borders and Edging: Its uniform size and shape make it an excellent choice for creating neat borders, defining pathways, or lining garden beds, providing a crisp, clean edge to your landscape.
• Textural Interest: The fine, feathery foliage offers a unique texture that contrasts beautifully with broad-leaved plants, adding depth and dimension to your garden compositions.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Caring for your Mr Bowling Ball Arborvitae live plant is relatively straightforward, making it a rewarding choice for gardeners of all experience levels. Proper placement and consistent care during its establishment phase will ensure a healthy and vigorous plant for years to come. This compact arborvitae thrives in specific conditions that mimic its natural habitat.

For optimal growth, plant your Mr Bowling Ball Arborvitae live plant in a location that receives full sun to partial shade. Full sun (at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day) will encourage the densest foliage and best color, while partial shade (4-6 hours of sun, especially morning sun) is tolerated, particularly in hotter climates where it can protect the foliage from scorching afternoon rays. The ideal soil for this Thuja is well-draining, moist, and rich in organic matter. Avoid heavy clay soils that retain too much water, as this can lead to root rot. If your soil is heavy, amend it with compost or other organic material to improve drainage. The Thuja occidentalis Mr Bowling Ball prefers a slightly acidic to neutral pH.

Watering is crucial, especially during the first year after planting. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Deep watering once or twice a week is generally better than frequent shallow watering, as it encourages deeper root growth. Reduce watering once the plant is established, though supplemental watering during prolonged dry spells or heat waves will be beneficial. Fertilize in early spring with a balanced, slow-release granular fertilizer formulated for evergreens. Follow the product instructions carefully to avoid over-fertilization. This evergreen shrub for small spaces is generally hardy in USDA zones 3-7. Protect young plants from harsh winter winds, which can cause desiccation. While generally pest and disease resistant, monitor for common issues like bagworms or spider mites, and treat promptly if observed.

Size & Details

The Mr Bowling Ball Arborvitae live plant you will receive is a healthy, actively growing specimen in a 1 gallon nursery pot. This size ensures a well-established root system, promoting a smooth transition to your garden. Upon arrival, the plant typically stands approximately 8-12 inches tall, with a similar spread, ready for immediate planting. This particular cultivar is a slow to moderate grower, typically adding 4-6 inches in height and width per year. At maturity, the Mr Bowling Ball Arborvitae live plant will reach an average height and width of 2-3 feet, forming a dense, perfectly rounded globe. Its compact nature makes it an excellent choice for a variety of landscape applications where larger shrubs would be unsuitable. This plant is shipped as a potted live plant, with its root ball intact and protected, ensuring it arrives in optimal condition for successful establishment in your landscape.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big does this Mr Bowling Ball Arborvitae plant get? A: The Mr Bowling Ball Arborvitae live plant typically reaches a mature height and width of 2 to 3 feet, forming a compact, spherical shape. Its dwarf size makes it ideal for smaller gardens.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: The Mr Bowling Ball Arborvitae live plant is an outdoor shrub. It is cold-hardy and thrives in garden beds, borders, or outdoor containers, providing year-round evergreen interest.
• Q: How much sunlight does the Mr Bowling Ball Arborvitae need? A: This compact arborvitae prefers full sun to partial shade. For the densest foliage and best health, aim for at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? A: Yes, the Mr Bowling Ball Arborvitae live plant is considered low-maintenance. It naturally maintains its spherical shape with little to no pruning and is generally resistant to pests and diseases once established.
• Q: What condition will the Mr Bowling Ball Arborvitae arrive in? A: Your Mr Bowling Ball Arborvitae live plant will arrive as a healthy, actively growing plant in a 1 gallon nursery pot, with its root system intact and protected, ready for planting.
• Q: When is the best time to plant Mr Bowling Ball Arborvitae? A: The best time to plant this dwarf arborvitae shrub is in spring or early fall, allowing the plant sufficient time to establish its root system before extreme summer heat or winter cold.
• Q: What’s the minimum temperature this evergreen shrub for small spaces can withstand? A: The Thuja occidentalis Mr Bowling Ball is hardy in USDA Zones 3-7, meaning it can tolerate winter temperatures down to -40°F (-40°C) when established.
• Q: Can I grow Mr Bowling Ball Arborvitae in a container? A: Absolutely! Its compact size and naturally neat form make the Mr Bowling Ball Arborvitae live plant an excellent choice for container planting on patios, decks, or as an accent piece.
• Q: Does it change color in winter? A: While primarily a vibrant green, some arborvitae varieties can develop a slight bronze tint in very cold winter conditions. However, the Mr Bowling Ball Arborvitae live plant generally maintains its sage-green color throughout the year.
• Q: How often should I water my Mr Bowling Ball Arborvitae? A: During its first year, keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Once established, water deeply during dry periods. Frequency depends on climate, soil type, and whether it’s in the ground or a pot.