Degroots Spire Arborvitae

Thuja occidentalis ‘Degroot’s Spire’

Plant Details

USDA Plant Hardiness Zones: 2a-8b Find Your Zone

Plant Type: Coniferous Evergreen Shrub

Height at Maturity: 12-15′

Width at Maturity: 2-3′, depending on pruning

Spacing: 15-18″ for solid hedge; 5’+ for space between plants

Growth Habit / Form: Columnar, Dense, Upright

Growth Rate: Moderate

Flower Color: None

Flower Size: NA

Flowering Period: NA

Flower Type: NA

Fragrant Flowers: NA

Foliage Color: Deep Green

Fragrant Foliage: Yes

Sun Needs: Full Sun or Mostly Sun, Morning Sun with Dappled or Afternoon Shade, Morning Shade with Evening Sun

Water Needs: Average, Low when established

Soil Type: Clay, Loam, Sand, Silt

Soil Moisture / Drainage: Well Drained Moist, Well Drained Dry, Not Constantly Soggy!

Soil pH: 6.5-8

Maintenance / Care: Low

Attracts: Birds, Visual Attention

Resistances: Deer – 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: 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.

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Plants arrived quickly and very well packed. They look great and seem healthy. After almost a month, they seem to be doing well. I ordered two three-gallon pots. They are much shorter than I imagined they’d be. I wish I knew but I would have ordered them anyway. I could have asked.———————————————————-We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! Thanks for the great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

I ordered a Degroot’s Spire and it arrived in good time. The packaging kept it in place in the pot with soil holding the plant in place. Very happy with this purchase.——————————————-We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

I am so happy that I found this online vendor for all of my gardening needs. The quality of their products are far above other vendors. They deliver quickly, well packaged and correctly. Give them a try. You will be more than pleasantly surprised.———————————————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

Plant arrived within the time promised and it was beautiful and in great condition.—————————————–We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

Received our Degroots spire arborvitaes and couldn’t be happier. They arrived on time and in excellent conditIon. Looking forward to watching them grow.—————————————-Thanks for the great review! Beth | WBG

I’ve been looking for another pair of narrow evergreens/conifers to add to an allée leading to the gazebo in our back gardens. I have a pair for Jantar arborvitae planted at the far end and wanted specimens that would provide a similar narrow vertical accent on the end of the pathway closest to our patio. I debated between the 1 gal and 3 gal size. I am so glad I went with 3 gal size. Superb specimens arrived securely packaged – despite delivery person leaving box on end instead of the side. [Apparently the two large arrows were not large enough to grab the delivery person’s attention]. When I popped them out of the pots, I was pleased to see well developed roots actively pushing new growth tips.
My neighbor always kids me that I need a bigger back yard – now that I’ve found Wilson Bros, she may be right. Thanks for the fantastic, high quality plants and prompt shipping. Now, what else from Wilson Bros, can I fit into my landscape…
I recommend Wilson Bros to everyone. The care and pride they put into growing plants is evident. And, free shipping rocks!——————————–WBG Reply: Hi John, Thanks so much for taking the time to provide your review of the Degroots Spire Arborvitae. We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! Thanks so much for the kind words!
Beth Steele | Wilson Bros Gardens

I was searching the internet and found these Degroot Spires at Wilson Brothers. They arrived quickly and in perfect condition. I would highly recommend these guys for beautiful, hard-to-find plants and trees. Excellent customer service. ——————– WBG Reply: Hi Annette – Thanks so much for your review of the Degroot Spires Arborvitae and for your compliments! Hope you enjoy these handsome “exclamation points” in your garden for years to come. Let us know if there’s ever anything else we can help you with. We’re at your service. – Brent | Wilson Bros Gardens

We couldn’t be happier with the Degroots Spire Arborvitae we ordered online. Spencer was very patient as I asked a million questions by email and phone and he gave me information on the plants no one else seemed to have. The shrubs arrived promptly, in excellent condition, packaged well. We planted them according to the guidelines. They now sit outside our front door and will be the focal point for our front yard. We’ve named them Desi and Lucy. Fingers crossed but so far so good. ———- WBG Reply: That’s great you named them! I remember watching I Love Lucy when growing up. Still watch it sometimes now. I’m gonna have to name some of the special plants in my landscape:-) Thanks for all the compliments and for taking the time to provide your review. Don’t ever hesitate to ask us any questions you might have…we love nothing more than sharing any knowledge we’ve gained from our own experience. Plant long and prosper! – Brent | Wilson Bros Gardens

Two medium dark green potted Degroots aborvitae arrived late afternoon in a well-packed card-board box, These 3 ft + evergreens appeared plumy fresh, clean,healthy moist and very alive. The moment I saw that they were carefully firmly set in pots, I gave Wilson Brother Gardens 5 stars. In addition, to fit my schedule they sped up the process for me to receive and immediately care for the plants one week earlier without extra charge. Wilson Brothers is professional. They treat their plants like babies with previous lives. ———- WBG RESPONSE: Margaret – Thanks so much for taking the time to provide such a detailed review that will help others who visit our website. Let us know if there’s ever anything else we can do for you. Plant long and prosper! – Brent Wilson | Wilson Bros Gardens

Works great as a deck screen to obscure nearby houses. Plants were in great shape when I got them…large plants. Couldn’t be more pleased. Keep up the good quality and service.

The whole process was friendly, fast, and hassle-free. Spencer was very helpful and my plants arrived in beautiful condition. Thanks!