How big does a bowling ball arborvitae get?

How big does a bowling ball arborvitae get?

2-3 ft. tall
Grows up to 2-3 ft. tall and wide (60-90 cm). A full sun lover, this plant is easily grown in average, moist, well-drained soils.

How do you take care of an arborvitae bowling ball?

Bowling Ball shrub is the plant for you. Keep new plants well watered until the root mass spreads and adapts. During summer, water deeply and again when the top of the soil is dry. Mulch around the base of the plant to help conserve moisture and prevent competitive weeds.

Is Mr Bowling Ball arborvitae deer resistant?

Mr. Bowling Ball Arborvitae is a slow-growing evergreen with typical rich green, soft, lacy arborvitae shrub foliage. Bowling Ball shrubs are also deer resistant and have few pest or disease issues.

When should I trim my arborvitae bowling ball?

Bowling Ball Arborvitae is shrub that should be pruned in the late spring to maintain the shape and height of the plant.

Can you trim bowling ball bushes?

Bowling Ball Arborvitae is a dense multi-stemmed evergreen shrub with a more or less rounded form. This is a relatively low maintenance shrub. When pruning is necessary, it is recommended to only trim back the new growth of the current season, other than to remove any dieback.

How often should I water my Mr bowling ball?

Water deeply about 2 times per week rather than smaller amounts several times per week. This ensures that the roots grow properly. We recommend watering your trees as soon as they arrive even before you plant them.

How fast does Mr Bowling Ball grow?

Planting & Growing It grows at a slow rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 30 years. This shrub does best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers to grow in average to moist conditions, and shouldn’t be allowed to dry out.

How do you shape a Thuja tree?

How to Prune Thuja

1. Remove dead arborvitae branches as soon as you become aware of them.
2. Remove crossing or rubbing branches by pruning back one or both in late spring or early summer.
3. Trim the growing tips of arborvitae branches to shape the tree or shrub and encourage full foliage.

Is arborvitae Thuja deer resistant?

The dense growth habits of arborvitae (Platycladus orientalis, Thuja occidentalis and family Cupressaceae) make these evergreens excellent year-round privacy screens. If deer come into your yard, you may have noticed they enjoy snacking on many varieties of arborvitae. Fortunately, select varieties are deer-resistant.

What is the correct name for Thuja occidentalis Mr Bowling Ball?

The correct botanical name of this cultivar is Thuja occidentalis ‘Linesville,’ but the more colorful name Mr. Bowling Ball™ was attached to it for marketing purposes and it has crept into the nomenclature — although purists resist it.

What are the characteristics of a bowling ball arborvitae?

This hardy plant has all the wonderful characteristics of an Arborvitae. But it grows in a unique, compact, perfectly globe-shaped form. It requires little or no shearing and needs no pruning to remain neat and tidy! Mr. Bowling Ball’s lacy, fine-textured foliage is soft to the touch.

Do you need to prune Mr Bowling Ball arborvitae?

Mr. Bowling Ball Arborvitae is adaptable to a variety of soils and conditions, including some tolerance of urban pollution. It requires little or no shearing and needs no pruning to remain neat and tidy.

When to prune Thuja occidentalis American arborvitae?

No serious insect or disease problems. May be affected by spider mites, bagworms or coryneum canker. Low maintenance, American arborvitae tolerates shearing well for a more tailored column. Prune in early spring before onset of new growth.