Description | Mr Bowling Ball Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) is a slow growing globular Arborvitae. AKA Linesville Arborvitae |
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Pronunciation | (Thoo-ya)(ok-si-den-TA-lis) |
Plant Type | Shrubs Coniferous, Dwarf Conifers |
Hardiness Zone | 5 |
Sunlight | best in full, some shade |
Moisture | average |
Soil & Site | average |
Leaves | green, finer feathery texture than most Arborvitae |
Dimensions | 2-3 by 2-3 feet (H-S) in 10 years, globular growth form |
Maintenance | needs very little if any pruning |
Propagation | cuttings |
Native Site | Species native to eastern and north central North America |
Cultivar Origin | Lake County Nursery Introduction from Ohio (USA). Originated as a witches broom. |
Misc Facts | AKA: Linesville Arborvitae` |
Author's Notes | These stay very round with little or no pruning. My son planted these at his house and they live up to their description of slow growing. |
Notes & Reference | #202-American Conifer Society (www.conifersociety.org), #136-Gardening with Conifers (Adrian Bloom) |