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Thuja occidentalis 'Bobazam' Mr. Bowling Ball (Arborvitae)

Thuja occidentalis 'Mr. Bowling Ball' (Bobazam)

Also known as Mr. Bowling Ball Arborvitae

$17.95
☀SunFull sun to part shade
💧WaterModerate
🌡Zones3-7
🦌DeerResistant
🌊CoastalSuitable

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About This Plant

Thuja occidentalis 'Bobazam' Mr. Bowling Ball (Arborvitae), 'Bobazam', is valued for its garden character and seasonal interest in PNW landscapes.

Thuja occidentalis 'Bobazam' Mr. Bowling Ball is an ornamental shrub valued for its seasonal interest and the role it plays in the garden landscape.

Full sun to part shade suits this species. Plant in moist, well-drained soil. Hardy USDA Zone 5 to 9. Provide consistent moisture during establishment. Watch for general pest pressures common to the region.

For a Pacific Northwest native shrub of similar character, consider Mahonia aquifolium (Tall Oregon Grape, Oregon state flower), Philadelphus lewisii (Mock Orange), or Holodiscus discolor (Oceanspray) , all support native pollinators and birds.

Plant Details

Botanical
Thuja occidentalis 'Mr. Bowling Ball' (Bobazam)
Common name
Mr. Bowling Ball Arborvitae
Lifecycle
Perennial
Foliage type
Evergreen
Mature size
2-3 ft tall × 2-3 ft wide
Growth rate
Moderate
Bloom time
Early spring
Bloom color
Pink, White
Foliage color
Green

Care Notes

Plant in moist, well-drained soil; tolerates a range of conditions but avoid prolonged drought, which causes interior dieback. Protect young plants from deer browse in winter, as pressure can be heavy in some areas. Watch for bagworm in summer; remove egg masses and bags by hand when found.

Garden Attributes

  • Pacific NW native
  • Deer resistant
  • Coastal suitable
  • Grown organically
  • Pollinator value: None documented
  • Wildlife: Bird habitat, Bird forage
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