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Degroot's Spire American Arborvitae-Columnar Evergreen-Perfect for Vertical Accents 7/8' h B&B

Degroot's Spire American Arborvitae-Columnar Evergreen-Perfect for Vertical Accents 7/8' h B&B

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Thuja occidentalis 'Degroot's Spire' Information Page
Thuja occidentalis 'Degroot's Spire'

Thuja occidentalis 'Degroot's Spire'

Description

Thuja occidentalis 'Degroot's Spire' is a narrow, columnar evergreen conifer with dense, dark green foliage. It is known for its elegant, spire-like shape and is a popular choice for adding vertical interest to gardens and landscapes.

Suggested Uses

This cultivar is ideal for use as a privacy screen, hedge, or as a striking vertical accent in mixed borders. It is also suitable for container planting on patios and balconies.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Thuja occidentalis 'Degroot's Spire'
  • Common Name Common Name: Degroot's Spire' American Arborvitae
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: 10-15 feet tall, 3-5 feet wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 3-8
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Evergreen
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Non-flowering
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: No
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Other conifers, ornamental grasses

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil with the root ball level with the soil surface.
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist, especially during the first growing season.
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers fertile, well-drained soil; tolerates clay and sandy soils.
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates a range of humidity levels.
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune in late winter to maintain shape and remove dead or damaged branches.
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch around the base to protect roots in colder climates.
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as the nursery pot.
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer.
  • Special Care Special Care: Protect from strong winds to prevent desiccation.
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