Plant names often reflect shape, color, size, and other characteristics. Mr. Thuja Bowling Ball is no exception. Its name resembles a dome-shaped plant that occupies odd spots in the garden, making this nursery an attractive addition. Try farming Mr. Bowling Ball in your landscape and experience the ease of care that arborvitae are known for combined with the compact appearance of this hybrid.
About Mr. Bowling Ball Thuja
Arborvitae are common ornamental shrubs. Mr. enjoys Bowling Ball with curved appeal in an arborvitae pattern that requires no pruning to maintain shape. This attractive shrub is a globose plant with a compact appearance and shape. Although not readily available at many nurseries, it is easy to order plants from online catalogs.
What's in the name? This tree is also known as Bobozam arborvitae. Thuja occidentalis 'Bobozam' is a subspecies of the American arborvitae, and is a shrub native to North America. It has a naturally bushy form that dwarfs the native bush. The plant matures to 3 feet (1 m) tall with a similar width.
Bright green evergreen plants that roll into a spherical shape and have a soft sap. The practically invisible grey bark has rusty crimson grooves. Bobozam arborvitae grows so close to the ground that most of the foliage is covered with the classic bark of the false pine family. Young cones appear in late summer but lack ornamental interest.
Growing a Mr. Bowling Ball Shrub
Mr. Bowling Ball many conditions. although it may also thrive in some shade, prefers full sun. USDA zones 3 through 7 are good for growing this plant. It thrives in a variety of soils including hard soil. The best appearance will be achieved on sites that are moderately moist with a pH anywhere from alkaline to neutral.
Once established, Mr. Bowlingball arborvitae can tolerate short periods of drought, but persistent drought will eventually stunt growth. It is a cool, temperate plant that loves rain and is attractive all year round. Even harsh winters don't dull its gorgeous foliage.
If you want a low-maintenance plant, the Mr. Bowling Ball is the plant for you. Water the new plants well so the roots can spread and adjust. During the summer, water deeply and more frequently when the topsoil is dry. Place a mulch around the base of the plant to help retain moisture and prevent competing weeds.
This tree is resistant to pests and diseases. The fungus can cause leaf blight, causing the leaves to appear mottled. Only occasional pests may be leaf miners, spider mites, scales, and bagworms. Use horticultural oils and manual weeding methods.
Feed this adorable plant once a year in early spring to keep foliage healthy and Mr. Bowling Ball happy.
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