Degroot's Spire Thuja

'Degroot's Spire' is a dwarf cultivar of the evergreen, conifer named American arborvitae or eastern arborvitae. It is a compact and slow-growing small tree or large shrub with a narrow conical habit. The leaves are flat, twisted sprays of scale-like rich green foliage and have a citrus or fruity fragrance. It is the perfect evergreen for small vertical spaces in the garden. Pruning of its side shoots when the plant is young may be necessary to maintain its narrow habit. It is a member of the Cupressaceae or cypress family.

• Light Requirement - Full Sun to Part Shade
• Hardy in Zones : 3 to 8
• Mature size is 20 to 30 ft tall/ 4 to 6 ft wide
  
• Specialty - It is tolerant of clay soil, air pollution, and black walnut. Pruning should be completed in the early spring before the new growth appears.
• Scientific Name - Thuja occidentalis 'Degroot's Spire'
  

Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.

We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.