Mr. Bowling Ball Arborvitae Bonsai, 13 Years Old, 13 Inches Tall (Thuja occidentalis 'Bobozam')
$150.00 + $29.95 shipping.
- 48-hour live-arrival guarantee. If it arrives damaged or unhealthy, tell us within 48 hours of delivery and we replace it or refund it in full.
- Ships in 1 to 3 business days. Then 2 to 7 business days in transit, sent to avoid a weekend in the box where possible.
- What arrives. The tree, planted in its bonsai pot and ready to display.
- Outdoor tree. Hardy in USDA zones 3 to 7. Check your zone before you buy.
About this Mr. Bowling Ball Arborvitae Bonsai, 13 Years Old, 13 Inches Tall (Thuja occidentalis 'Bobozam')
Thuja occidentalis 'Bobozam', sold as Mr. Bowling Ball, is a dwarf arborvitae that grows into a rounded shape without being cut to it. This plant is 13 years old and nearly as wide as it is tall, at 11 by 12 inches with a height of 13 inches. The foliage is fine and lacy, rich green, densely held, and it keeps that colour reliably through all four seasons. As an evergreen conifer it belongs outdoors, where it holds its form with very little intervention.
American Arborvitae bonsai care
This is a living American Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis). Before you buy, this is what it will ask of you:
- Indoor / outdoor
- Outdoor, in a sunny place; shade over midday in the hottest weeks
- Light
- Full sun to part shade; in full shade the foliage thins out dramatically
- Water
- Keep the root ball evenly moist; it must not dry out, and it needs free drainage
- USDA zones
- 3 to 7
- #1 cause of death
- Root rot on poorly drained, wet sites; in a pot, a mix that stays wet carries the same risk
Soil, repotting, pruning, seasonal work and the full pest and disease list are in our free American Arborvitae bonsai care guide.
Specifications
- Item
- BW-TREE-1318
- Price
- $150.00
- Shipping
- $29.95
- Type
- Live tree
American Arborvitae bonsai for sale
Other American Arborvitae bonsai we have in stock:
- Mr. Bowling Ball Arborvitae Bonsai, 13 Years Old, 14 Inches Tall (Thuja occidentalis 'Bobozam'), $150.00
Everything this tree needs
Most trees that die in their first year die of the same three things: the wrong soil, a blunt cut, or being left to guess. These cover all three.
- Bonsai Conifer Soil Mix (outdoor & juniper trees), 2 lb. (1 quart.), $8.95, A potting blend put together for conifers, and used more broadly across outdoor material including deciduous, evergreen and…
- Bonsai Training Wire 1.0 mm Aluminum Training Wire, $10.95, The finest gauge in this range at 1.0 mm, and because thin wire weighs so little, a 100 gram coil runs to approximately 154 feet,…
- Slow Release Bonsai Fertilizer Pellets, $7.95, Fertilizer in pellet form, sold in 4 ounce packs. Sprinkle half a tablespoon across the surface of the soil and leave the pellets…
Browse all bonsai trees, tools and soil.
Pots and humidity trays
Your tree arrives potted. For a humidity tray under it, or a new pot when it is time to repot, add one to the same order: ceramic, mica and unglazed pots and drip trays.
Shipping & returns
Ships from our nursery partner for $29.95. See shipping & returns for delivery times and the returns policy that applies to living trees.