Shrubs
Thuja occidentalis 'Mr. Bowling Ball' (Arborvitae)
Thuja occidentalis 'Mr. Bowling Ball' (Bobazam)
Also known as Mr. Bowling Ball Arborvitae
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About This Plant
Thuja occidentalis 'Mr. Bowling Ball' (Arborvitae), 'Mr. Bowling Ball', is valued for its garden character and seasonal interest in PNW landscapes.
Thuja occidentalis '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
Garden Attributes
- Pacific NW native
- Deer resistant
- Coastal suitable
- Grown organically
- Pollinator value: None documented
- Wildlife: Bird habitat, Bird forage
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