Mr. Bowling Ball Arborvitae is a dwarf evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 feet tall and wide. It is grown in zones 3-7 and is perfect for small gardens or containers.
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.
- Full sun
- Mature Height : Up to 3 Feet
- Mature Spread : Up to 3 Feet
- Zone : 3 - 8
Attributes
- Arborvitae are common ornamental shrubs. The specimen Mr. Bowling Ball arborvitae has curved appeal that needs no pruning to keep it in true form. This charming shrub is a rounded ball-like plant with a perky appearance and compact shape. While not readily available at many nursery centers, the plant is easy to order on our website.
- 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.
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
Growing Zones: 3-8
Mature Height: | Up to 3 Feet |
Sunlight: | Full Sun |
Mature width: | Up to 3 Feet |
Botanical Name: | Thuja occidentalis |