Thuja occidentalis Degroots Spire
$274.99
Thuja occidentalis Degroots Spire forms a narrow evergreen column of twisted green sprays for screens, hedges, and tight garden spaces.
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Description
A narrow evergreen column of twisted green foliage gives Thuja occidentalis Degroots Spire year-round screening where garden width is limited.
This slow-growing conifer suits screens, hedges, foundation planting, and patio containers. Its foliage may take on purple tones in winter and releases a fruity scent when crushed.
Plant in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Mulch around the root zone and protect young plants from drying winds. The foliage is harmful if eaten and may irritate skin, so wear gloves when handling it.
Additional information
| Height | 800 cm – 1200 cm |
|---|---|
| Spread | 150 cm – 250 cm |
| Synonyms | Thuja occidentalis 'Degroot's Spire', Thuja occidentalis Degroot Spire, Thuja occidentalis DeGroots Emerald Spire |
| Family | Cupressaceae |
| Propagation | Take semi-hardwood cuttings from partially mature current-season growth just after a flush. |
| Pests | Aphids, scale insects, spider mites, leaf miners, bagworms, and mealybugs may occur. |
| Diseases | Honey fungus, thuja blight, leaf blight, and Coryneum canker may occur. |
| Hazardous information | The foliage is harmful if eaten and may irritate skin. Wear gloves when handling it. |
| Hazardous | yes |
| Variegated | unknown |
| Watering instructions | Keep the soil consistently moist but well drained. |
| Sunlight instructions | Grow in full sun or partial shade with protection from drying winds. |
| Aspect | East, South, West, North |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Habit | Columnar upright, Compact |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained |
| Ph | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Shape | Column, Upright, Pyramidal |
| Suggest planting location | Urban and courtyard gardens, Patio and container use, Hedges and screening plants, Cottage and informal gardens, Rock and alpine gardens |
| Type | Conifer |
| Use for | Hedge, Screen, Foundation Planting |
| Years to max height | 10 |
| Cultivation | Plant in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Mulch the root zone to retain moisture and protect young plants from drying winds. |
| Soil | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Local names | Degroots Spire Arborvitae, American Arborvitae, Eastern Arborvitae |
| Blomidon Item No | MO23046044, THUOCDS0003G, THUOCDS0007G, THUOCDS0010G, THUOCDS1257G, THUOCDS150BB |
| Usps | Twisted medium-green sprays form a narrow evergreen column., Its slim form fits screens, hedges, and compact garden spaces. |