Thuja occidentalis 'Bobazam' (American arborvitae, Eastern arborvitae, White cedar)

Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name: Thuja occidentalis 'Bobazam' THOO-yah oks-ee-den-TAL-is Common Name: American arborvitae, Eastern arborvitae, White cedar Genus: Thuja
This evergreen shrub with finely textured sage green foliage forms a perfect, 3-foot-diameter, slow-growing globe, hence its name, Mr. Bowling Ball®.
Noteworthy characteristics: This plant requires no pruning or shearing to maintain its shape. It is useful in foundation plantings, borders, and containers.
Care: Provide well-drained soil in sun or part shade. It does not like wet feet.
Propagation: Insert semi-ripe cuttings in late summer.
Problems: Caterpillars, bark beetle, weevils, mites, and scale insects are common. Butt rot, twig dieback, gray mold (Botrytis), mushroom root rot, and needle blights also can occur.
Height 1 ft. to 3 ft.
Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft.
Growth Pace Slow Grower
Light Full Sun to Part Shade
Moisture Dry to Medium
Maintenance Low
Characteristics Showy Foliage
Foliage Color Evergreen
Uses Beds and Borders, Container
Style Cottage Garden, Formal Garden, Rock Garden
Seasonal Interest Winter Interest, Spring Interest, Summer Interest, Fall Interest
Type Shrubs

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