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Degroot's Spire American Arborvitae-Compact Evergreen for Your Garden 5/6' h B&B

Degroot's Spire American Arborvitae-Compact Evergreen for Your Garden 5/6' 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, upright evergreen conifer known for its dense, spiraling foliage. This cultivar is perfect for adding vertical interest to gardens and landscapes, with its rich green color that persists throughout the year.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for use as a privacy screen, hedge, or accent plant in both formal and informal garden settings. Its compact size makes it suitable for small gardens and urban landscapes.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Thuja occidentalis 'Degroot's Spire'
  • Common Name Common Name: Degroot's Spire' American Arborvitae
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: Typically reaches 10-15 feet in height and 3-5 feet in width
  • 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, ensuring the root ball is level with the soil surface
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist, especially during the first growing season
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers loamy, sandy, or clay soil
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates a range of humidity levels
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain shape
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch around the base to protect roots in colder climates
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as it was in the nursery container
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer
  • Special Care Special Care: Avoid waterlogged conditions to prevent root rot
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