Evergreen Shrub – Mr. Bowling Ball American Arborvitae

Mr. bowling ball american arborvitae 

Botanical name: thuja occidentalis ‘bobozam’ 

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: about 3-4 ft in height and in spread 

Hardy zone: zones 3-8

Foliage color: green, yellow 

Growth rate: grows less than half of a ft per year 

Pruning instructions: prune in the late winter/early spring to maintain desired shape and size 

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings in the summer months 

Landscape use: low hedge, foundation planting, container plant 

Light needs: 6 hours of sun per day 

Special features: dwarf shrub, 

Watering instructions: allow the top 2 inches of soil to dry between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer once a year in the early spring 

Best time to plant: spring or fall 

Best type of soil: loam 

Companion plants: roses, daylilies, smoke trees, boxwood, japanese holly 

Toxicity level: non-toxic to humans and pets 

Invasive species: no