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Thuja, American Arborvitae, Eastern White Cedar, Northern White Cedar 'Mr. Bowling Ball'

Thujaoccidentalis

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Family

Cupressaceae (koo-press-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Thuja (THOO-yuh)

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Species

occidentalis (ok-sih-den-TAY-liss)

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Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

This plant is resistant to deer

Height

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)

USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Time

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plantfreak78

Rolesville, NC (Zone 7b) | November 2012 | positive

I planted Mr Bowling Ball last fall and I've been in love ever since. I have five of them on a hillside in full, brutal sun but they've n...Read More

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