Thuja occidentalis 'Bobazam' | Mr. Bowling Ball
DESCRIPTION
Thuja occidentalis 'Bobazam', commonly known as Mr. Bowling Ball, is a compact evergreen shrub prized for its dense, rounded form and finely textured foliage. The soft, thread-like green foliage maintains its vibrant color throughout the year, providing year-round visual interest. Unlike many other arborvitae varieties, this cultivar retains its neat, spherical shape with minimal pruning, making it an ideal choice for low-maintenance landscaping.
'Bobazam' has gained popularity for use in garden borders, foundation plantings, or as an accent plant in smaller spaces. Its tidy growth habit and resilience to different conditions make it an excellent choice for adding evergreen structure and texture to the landscape. While it doesn’t produce conspicuous blooms, its consistent form and lush foliage make it a valuable ornamental shrub.
DESCRIPTION
Thuja occidentalis 'Bobazam', commonly known as Mr. Bowling Ball, is a compact evergreen shrub prized for its dense, rounded form and finely textured foliage. The soft, thread-like green foliage maintains its vibrant color throughout the year, providing year-round visual interest. Unlike many other arborvitae varieties, this cultivar retains its neat, spherical shape with minimal pruning, making it an ideal choice for low-maintenance landscaping.
'Bobazam' has gained popularity for use in garden borders, foundation plantings, or as an accent plant in smaller spaces. Its tidy growth habit and resilience to different conditions make it an excellent choice for adding evergreen structure and texture to the landscape. While it doesn’t produce conspicuous blooms, its consistent form and lush foliage make it a valuable ornamental shrub.
DESCRIPTION
Thuja occidentalis 'Bobazam', commonly known as Mr. Bowling Ball, is a compact evergreen shrub prized for its dense, rounded form and finely textured foliage. The soft, thread-like green foliage maintains its vibrant color throughout the year, providing year-round visual interest. Unlike many other arborvitae varieties, this cultivar retains its neat, spherical shape with minimal pruning, making it an ideal choice for low-maintenance landscaping.
'Bobazam' has gained popularity for use in garden borders, foundation plantings, or as an accent plant in smaller spaces. Its tidy growth habit and resilience to different conditions make it an excellent choice for adding evergreen structure and texture to the landscape. While it doesn’t produce conspicuous blooms, its consistent form and lush foliage make it a valuable ornamental shrub.
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Family: Cupressaceae
Height: 3 feet
Width: 3 feet
Foliage color: Sage-green, soft, lacy texture
Flower color: Non-flowering; primarily grown for its foliage
Bloom time: Not applicable
Light requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Water requirements: Moderate
Maintenance: Low; naturally maintains a globe shape without pruning
Growing zone: USDA zones 3 to 8
Wildlife attractors: Provides shelter for birds; not specifically known to attract pollinatorsThis plant can be seen in the perennial border at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
