Bowling Ball Arborvitae

• Spring: Fresh green foliage emerges, adding texture to garden beds.
• Summer: Maintains its dense, feathery foliage, providing structure and greenery.
• Fall: No significant color change, but its evergreen form remains a focal point.
• Winter: Holds its soft, green foliage year-round, offering winter interest in snowy landscapes.

The Mr. Bowling Ball® Arborvitae is incredibly easy to maintain, making it a great choice for novice and experienced gardeners alike.

• Sunlight: Prefers full sun, but tolerates partial shade.
• Soil: Grows best in moist, well-drained soil, but adapts to various conditions.
• Watering: Water regularly during the first year; once established, it has moderate drought tolerance.
• Fertilization: Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring for optimal health.
• Pruning: No pruning required—this shrub naturally maintains its neat, rounded shape.
• Pest/Disease Resistance: Resistant to most pests and diseases, but avoid overly wet soil to prevent root rot.

The Mr. Bowling Ball® Arborvitae is a versatile and charming dwarf shrub that complements many landscape styles. Its compact, rounded form makes it an ideal choice for low-maintenance borders, foundation plantings, and rock gardens. Its fine-textured evergreen foliage brings year-round interest, making it an excellent contrast to flowering perennials or colorful deciduous shrubs.

This cold-hardy arborvitae is perfect for formal or informal garden designs, offering structure without overpowering the space. It works beautifully as a low hedge, accent plant, or mass planting for a uniform look. Planted in groups, it creates a soft, textural effect that enhances modern and traditional landscapes alike.