Bowling Ball Arborvite ( Thuja occidentalis ‘Bobozam’)

Sun Needs:

• Full sun to partial shade
• Best form and color in full sun
• Tolerates light shade but may become less dense

Bloom Time:

• Non-flowering (grown for foliage)

Size:

Height: 2 to 3 feet
Width: 2 to 3 feet

Attributes:

• Naturally rounded, compact form
• Dense, lacy, blue-green evergreen foliage
• Low maintenance and slow-growing
• Excellent year-round color and texture
• Tolerates clay soil, air pollution, and black walnut
• Deer-resistant and cold-hardy (USDA Zones 3–7)

Care Tips:

• Plant in moist, well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil
• Water regularly during establishment; dislikes prolonged drought
• Mulch to retain moisture and protect roots
• Prune lightly only if needed to maintain shape
• Avoid exposed, windy sites and full shade

Pest watch:

• Monitor for spider mites, bagworms, and leaf blight