This is a selection of a native North American species. Consider applying a thick mulch around the root zone in winter to protect it in exposed locations or colder microclimates. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution, and will benefit from being planted in a relatively sheltered location.
It is not particular as to soil type or pH. DeGroots Spire Emerald Green Europe Gold Filiformis Golden Ball Golden Globe Hetzs Midget Dwarf conifer, scale-like foliage is arranged in dense flat layered sprays Hetzs Winter Green Holmstrup Narrow pyramidal form with scale-like leaves in dense horizontal sprays that hold its color well through winter Linesville Little. It prefers to grow in average to moist conditions, and shouldn't be allowed to dry out.
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This shrub does best in full sun to partial shade. It grows at a slow rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 50 years or more. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 1 foot from the ground, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It has no significant negative characteristics.ĭegroot's Spire Arborvitae is recommended for the following landscape applications ĭegroot's Spire Arborvitae will grow to be about 9 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 24 inches. When pruning is necessary, it is recommended to only trim back the new growth of the current season, other than to remove any dieback. This is a relatively low maintenance shrub. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage. Neither the flowers nor the fruit are ornamentally significant.ĭegroot's Spire Arborvitae is a dense multi-stemmed evergreen shrub with a narrowly upright and columnar growth habit.
The scale-like leaves remain green throughout the winter. A pencil-thin spire-like evergreen accent for home landscape use, with a spiraling tendency of growth a most unique specimen in the hands of inspired gardeners, hardy and adaptable, use as a solitary best with some sun, protect from drying windsĭegroot's Spire Arborvitae has green foliage.