Thuja occidentalis 'Degroots Spire' (Degroots Spire Arborvitae)
Thuja occidentalis 'Degroots Spire' (Degroots Spire Arborvitae)
Thuja occidentalis 'Degroots Spire' (Degroots Spire Arborvitae)
Thuja occidentalis 'Degroots Spire' (Degroots Spire Arborvitae)
Thuja occidentalis Degroot's Spire
Thuja occidentalis Degroot's Spire

Thuja occidentalis Degroot's Spire

Degroot's Spire Arborvitae (Degroot's Eastern Arborvitae)

Degroot's Spire is a dwarf cultivar of American arborvitae. It is a compact, slow-growing small tree or large shrub with a narrow conical habit. The leaves are flat, with twisted sprays of scale-like, rich green foliage that turn bronze in winter. The foliage has a citrus fragrance. 

This dense upright evergreen is a good choice for small vertical spaces and can be used as an accent plant, in foundation plantings, or as a hedge. 

  • Evergreen tree or shrub
  • Narrow habit
  • Good for compact planting areas

  • Category: Shrub, Native
  • Hardiness Zone: 3-7
  • Height: 20-30 ft
  • Spread: 4-5 ft
  • Foliage Color: Green
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Landscape Characteristics
• Foliage Color
• Fragrance
Specialty Use
• Wildlife Garden
Classification by Use
• Foundation Planting
• Hedge/Screen
• Native
Habit
• Pyramidal
• Upright
Light Requirement
• Sun
Foliage
• Evergreen
Growth Rate
• Slow
Soil Moisture
• Well-Drained
Foliage Color
• Green
Attributes
• Evergreen
• Low Maintenance
• Native
• Slow Growing
• Specimen
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Thuja occidentalis Degroot's Spire

Grows best in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Prefers limestone soils and acidic to neutral soils.  Mulch to maintain moisture at the plant's roots. The plant is intolerant of dry conditions, and hot, dry air. Plant in sheltered sites to prevent exposure to winter elements and wind damage.