| Size | Price |
| 20-GALLON | $249.99 |
This narrow American arborvitae cultivar is a dwarf, slow-growing, evergreen shrub with an upright, pyramidal habit. Features twisted, scale-like, medium green foliage. Can reach 15-20 feet tall and 4-5 feet wide in 15-20 years. Excellent vertical accent. (Courtesy of Missouri Botanical Garden Plant Finder)
Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Foliage density loosens up in too much shade. Tolerates wide range of soils. Likes humid weather with regular rains. In hot and dry weather, periodic, deep waterings are advisable, especially when shrubs are grown as foundation plants. Appreciates a good root zone mulch. Prune in early spring before onset of new growth. (Courtesy of Missouri Botanical Garden Plant Finder)
| Common Name | 'Degroot's Spire' American, Arborvitae |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Thuja occidentalis 'Degroot's Spire' |
| Evergreen or Deciduous | Evergreen |
| Hardiness Zone | 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Light Requirements | Part-sun, Sun |
| Height | to 20 ft. |
| Width | to 5 ft. |
| Soil Condition | Well-drained |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Fragrance | No |
| Foliage Color | green |
