Mr. Bowling Ball Arborvitae

About this plant

Mr. Bowling Ball Arborvitae is a delightful dwarf conifer known for its naturally rounded, globe-like form. Its bright green, fine, and feathery foliage creates a soft, inviting texture in any garden setting, offering year-round beauty and structure. Ideal for small gardens, rock gardens, borders, or container planting, this low-maintenance shrub adds a touch of whimsical elegance. Its compact size and tidy habit make it a perfect choice for gardeners seeking effortless beauty. Enjoy the enduring charm of Mr. Bowling Ball year after year, a true testament to its resilience and appealing aesthetic.

Installation timing

When we're in season, outside of the winter months, our goal is to get your plants installed within about two weeks. That window gives us enough time to secure your plants from our supplier and find a spot on the schedule. Throughout the process we stay in touch through notifications and your existing client portal on the main A Cut Above website, which is separate from this landscaping plants shop.

Care & maintenance

Easily grown in average, moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Best in full sun. Keep soil consistently moist, especially during dry periods. Does not require pruning to maintain its spherical shape. Protect from strong winter winds, which can cause desiccation. Apply a layer of mulch around the base to retain moisture and regulate soil temperature.

Watering suggestions

Proper watering is the single most important factor in your plant's survival after installation. Newly installed plants have a limited root system and rely on you for consistent moisture while they establish.

• First 2 weeks: Water deeply every day (or every other day in cooler, wet weather), soaking the root ball and surrounding soil.
• Weeks 3–12: Water deeply 2–3 times per week, adjusting for rain, heat, and soil drainage.
• After establishment: Water deeply about once a week during the growing season, and more often in extreme heat or drought.
• How to check: Stick a finger 2–3 inches into the soil near the roots — if it's dry, it's time to water. Deep, less-frequent watering encourages strong roots; shallow daily sprinkles do not.
• Avoid: Overwatering (soggy, waterlogged soil) is just as harmful as underwatering and can drown roots.

Watering needs vary by plant, season, soil, and exposure. Because proper watering is the customer's responsibility after installation, please make sure you understand and can follow these suggestions before ordering.

Good to know: plants and trees purchased from and installed by A Cut Above include a one-year limited warranty from the date of installation. Because plant survival depends heavily on proper watering and care after installation, losses caused by improper care, neglect, animal or chemical damage, or extreme weather are not covered, and we must be given the chance to inspect a struggling plant before it's removed or replaced. Coverage is one replacement per plant. Read our warranty info.