Botanical name: Thuja occidentalis ‘Bobozam’
Common name: Mr. Bowling Ball arborvitae
Origin: This conifer is a variation (witch’s broom) of the American arborvitae, which is native to eastern and central Canada and the northern U.S.
Where it will grow: Hardy to -40 degrees Fahrenheit (USDA zones 3 to 7; find your zone)
Light requirement: Full sun to partial shade
Water requirement: Average, well-drained soil
Mature size: 2 to 3 feet tall and wide
Benefits and tolerances: Deer and rabbit resistant; tolerant of air pollution, clay soil and partial shade; can be planted underneath black walnut trees; no serious insect or disease problems
Seasonal interest: This conifer is evergreen, with rich, medium-green foliage throughout most of the year; in winter it can show bronze in its foliage (this is more pronounced in full sun).
When to plant: Spring or fall
Common name: Mr. Bowling Ball arborvitae
Origin: This conifer is a variation (witch’s broom) of the American arborvitae, which is native to eastern and central Canada and the northern U.S.
Where it will grow: Hardy to -40 degrees Fahrenheit (USDA zones 3 to 7; find your zone)
Light requirement: Full sun to partial shade
Water requirement: Average, well-drained soil
Mature size: 2 to 3 feet tall and wide
Benefits and tolerances: Deer and rabbit resistant; tolerant of air pollution, clay soil and partial shade; can be planted underneath black walnut trees; no serious insect or disease problems
Seasonal interest: This conifer is evergreen, with rich, medium-green foliage throughout most of the year; in winter it can show bronze in its foliage (this is more pronounced in full sun).
When to plant: Spring or fall
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