Arborvitae, Degroot's 5-6' (Iseli)
Arborvitae, Degroot's
Thuja occidentalis 'Degroot's Spire'
Height: Typically 10–15 feet tall
Spread: Approximately 3–4 feet wide
Spacing: Plant 3–5 feet apart for screening or visual impact
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
Evergreen
Description
Arborvitae Degroot's is a stunning upright evergreen with a uniquely textured, spiral-like structure that adds vertical interest and architectural elegance to any landscape. Its dense, rich green foliage forms a narrow, columnar habit, creating a beautiful and tidy statement all year long. The twisted, finely layered foliage provides a textural splash that stands out among typical evergreens, making it one of the finest choices for hedges, entryway accents, and structural focal points in landscape design.
With its natural form and low-maintenance growth, this variety is ideal for creating elegant privacy screens or adding a polished vertical element to formal or contemporary designs.
General Care
- Sunlight: Prefers full sun to part shade
- Watering: Water regularly after planting to establish strong roots; once established, water occasionally during extended dry periods
- Mulching: Apply a 2–3 inch layer of mulch to retain moisture and regulate soil temperature
- Pruning: Minimal pruning needed; shape lightly in early spring if desired to maintain form
With its slender, vertical habit, gorgeous foliage, and year-round structure, Arborvitae Degroot's is a magnificent selection for adding elegant form and refreshing texture to the landscape in a compact, satisfying footprint.
