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Thuja occidentalis Degroot's Spire

Degroot's Spire Cedar (Degroot's Spire Arborvitae)

The narrow, columnar form has a tendency to spiral as it grows, providing a vertical accent to the landscape. The chamaecyparis-like scaly, green, fine-textured foliage is very attractive.

  • »  Narrow, upright, conical, with sharply ascending branches
  • »  Twisted, scale-like, medium-green, chamaecyparis-like foliage
  • »  An excellent selection for providing a vertical accent
  • »  Low tolerance of dry or drought conditions

7gal Low Inventory
$196.00
B&B in Container
$542.50
15gal
$560.00
30gal Low Inventory
$1,050.00
  • Category:Evergreens
  • Hardiness Zone:3
  • Height:6-8 m
  • Spread:80-125 cm
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Wet Soils
• Moist to Average
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Slow
Attributes
• Evergreen
• Low Maintenance
• Juglan Tolerant
Habit
• Columnar
• Compact
• Pyramidal
Foliage Color
• Green
Landscape uses
• Foundation planting
• Hedge
• Screening (privacy)
• Specimen
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Thuja occidentalis 'Degroot's Spire'

Benefits from watering well in the fall and during prolonged, winter dryness. Deer find the soft, evergreen foliage very attractive for winter food and will rapidly strip a plant.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Thuja occidentalis 'Degroot's Spire'

Typically grown as a hedge, this cedar can also be used in groupings for windscreens. Tolerates a wide range of soils, however, it does best in moist, humid conditions and mulching is recommended for the root zones. If planted in the summer or fall, protection (burlap wrap) from drying, winter winds is recommended for the first season.