Thuja Occidentalis ‘Degroots Spire’ 3 Gal

American Arborvitae, Northern White Cedar 'Degroot's Spire'

Thuja occidentalis 'Degroot's Spire’

Exceptional columnar form of American Arborvitae that is unique, both in form and refined texture. Evergreen foliage that browns slightly in winter. Majestic when framing an entrance or as a screen or hedge. These plants are tolerant of wet sites, and love moist, well-draining soils in areas with high humidity. These plants are a selection of our rare WNC native species.

⭐Recommended to Plant: American Arborvitae are listed on the City of Asheville Recommended Species List (2022).

🏙️Tolerant of urban conditions/pollution.

🌳Juglone resistant: These trees can be planted near Black Walnut trees.

🌞Sunlight: these plants are best in full sun (6-8 hours of direct sunlight)

💧Moisture: These plants love water! Be generous, especially when they are young and during any dry spells.

15’T x 3’W. 

Zones 4-8, hardy down to -30F.

💚Plant Nerd: The pleasing and fragrant essential oil of Thuja occidentalis is used in cleansers, disinfectants, hair preparations, insecticides, liniment, room sprays, and soft soaps. The Ojibwa are said to have made soup from the inner bark of the young twigs. The twigs have also been used for herbal medicine.