Degroots Spire Arborvitae
Thuja occidentalis ‘Degroot’s Spire’
Plant Details
USDA Plant Hardiness Zones: 2a-8b  Find Your Zone
Plant Type:Â Coniferous Evergreen Shrub
Height at Maturity:Â 12-15′
Width at Maturity:Â 2-3′, depending on pruning
Spacing:Â Â 15-18″ for solid hedge;Â 5’+ for space between plants
Growth Habit / Form:Â Columnar, Dense, Upright
Growth Rate:Â Moderate
Flower Color:Â None
Flower Size:Â NA
Flowering Period:Â NA
Flower Type:Â NA
Fragrant Flowers:Â Â NA
Foliage Color:Â Deep Green
Fragrant Foliage:Â Yes
Sun Needs:Â Full Sun or Mostly Sun, Morning Sun with Dappled or Afternoon Shade, Morning Shade with Evening Sun
Water Needs:Â Â Average, Low when established
Soil Type:Â Â Clay, Loam, Sand, SiltÂ
Soil Moisture / Drainage:Â Well Drained Moist, Well Drained Dry, Not Constantly Soggy!
Soil pH:Â 6.5-8
Maintenance / Care:Â Low
Attracts:Â Birds, Visual Attention
Resistances:Â Deer –Â more info, Disease, Drought, Dry Soil, Insect
Description
Got a narrow space you need to fill with a tall evergreen plant? If so, growing to only 3 feet wide and 12 to 15 feet tall, Degroot’s Spire Arborvitae might be just the plant you’re looking for. Degroot’s is a highly attractive and exceptionally durable and low-maintenance evergreen conifer perfect for narrow spaces where an accent, hedge or screen is desired…or just plant one to add an exclamation point to your landscape!
Landscape & Garden Uses
Growing in a narrow column 12 to 15 feet in height and 2 to 3 feet wide, Degroot’s Spire Arborvitae is ideal for use as a vertical accent in home foundation plantings or landscape borders. It’s the perfect choice for a narrow hedge or screen or to line driveways or property lines. It also grows well in pots and other containers where it serves as a unique centerpiece with foliage that contrasts nicely with flowers and other plants. A natural choice for conifer gardens, formal gardens, rock gardens, and the Xeriscape (low water needs).
Spacing:Â Â 18 to 24 inches apart for solid hedge; 5 feet or more apart for space between plants
Growing Preferences
Arborvitae are very easy to grow in most any average soil in full sun to part shade. A wide range of soils are tolerated, including red clay, but Arborvitae prefers moist but well-drained neutral to alkaline loamy soil. They don’t like an overly dry site. Maintenance is minimal with very little if any pruning ever required.
Helpful Articles
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First time bought something from Wilson Bros and Gardens and very happy with my purchase. Plant arrived on time and looked healthy. It has been few weeks and I see it’s growing. Will definitely come back to buy more plants.——————————————-Thanks for the kind words and wonderful review! We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
The three DeGroot Spires I ordered from Wilson Brothers arrived in excellent condition and are lovely plants. Quality and speed of delivery exceeded my expectations. I will definitely order f from Wilson Brothers again. That they are a Georgia company is a plus.————————————————–We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
Received the 1 gallon degroot spire pots. I ordered 8. They are really beautiful! Really high quality plants. Very carefully packaged. They are lush green and so pretty. Planting them today.———————————————————————We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG





















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