DeGroot's Spire Arborvitae
DeGroot's Spire Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis 'Degroot's Spire')
DeGroot's Spire Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis 'Degroot's Spire') is a narrow, slow-growing evergreen known for its tightly twisted foliage, formal spire-like shape, and adaptability to cold climates. Also known as DeGroot's Spire White Cedar, this selection of Eastern Arborvitae adds strong vertical structure to gardens, courtyards, and foundation plantings.
Distinctive Features
This columnar evergreen typically grows 10 to 20 feet tall and only 3 to 5 feet wide, forming a tall, slender profile with rich green, scale-like foliage that twists along its branches for added texture. It maintains its color well through winter and requires minimal shaping due to its naturally tight form, making it a popular choice for symmetrical or formal landscapes.
Growing Conditions
- Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil Type: Moist, well-drained soils
- Soil pH: Slightly acidic to neutral
- Water Needs: Moderate; consistent moisture preferred
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 7
Ideal Uses
- Focal point in foundation or courtyard plantings
- Privacy screen in narrow urban spaces
- Formal accent along paths or entries
- Vertical contrast in mixed shrub borders
- Container planting for patios or terraces
Low Maintenance Care
- Water regularly during dry periods, especially when young
- Mulch to conserve moisture and stabilize soil temperatures
- Minimal pruning needed to preserve form
- Fertilize in early spring with slow-release evergreen formula
- Protect from drying winter winds in exposed areas
Why Choose DeGroot's Spire Arborvitae
- Elegant, narrow form fits tight planting spaces
- Distinctive twisted foliage offers unique texture
- Excellent cold hardiness for northern zones
- Low-maintenance and naturally symmetrical
- A stately vertical focal point in formal or modern landscapes
DeGroot's Spire Arborvitae combines strong architectural shape with dependable year-round color, making it a striking focal point wherever vertical interest is needed.
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