Thuja occidentalis 'Linesville' grows naturally and uniformly in a compact globe or ball form with light-green juvenile foliage. Plants will grows to about 3 feet (1 m) tall and wide after 10 years in the landscape, an annual growth rate of around 3 to 4 inches (7.5 - 10 cm). In winter, when planted in a colder climate, foliage will predictably shift to a bronze cast, typical of many arborvitae cultivars.
The most commonly seen name for this cultivar in the nursery trade is Mr. Bowling Ball„¢, a trademark name registered on April 29, 2003 and issued to James Zampini, doing business as Lake County Nursery, Perry, Ohio. This cultivar is registered under the cultivar name of Thuja occidentalis 'Bobazam' with a trademarked common name of Mr. Bowling Ball„¢. It is listed in the Lake County Nursery catalog under this cultivar and common name and by other licensed growers where is it sometimes marketed under the name, Mr. Bowling Ball„¢. Click on the preceding link for more information and pictures pertaining to this cultivar.
