| 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) |