Thuja occidentalis 'DeGroot's Spire'

Attracts various birds and beneficial insects, providing habitat and food sources throughout the seasons.

• Season of Interest: Year-round
• Winter Interest: Maintains its vibrant green color throughout the winter, providing a lush backdrop against frosty landscapes.

• Tall Privacy Screens – Perfect for narrow spaces where height is needed without width
  
• Formal Gardens – Excellent as living pillars in symmetrical or structured designs
  
• Entryway or Driveway Framing – Adds elegance when planted in pairs or rows
  
• Windbreaks – Serves as a tall, narrow wind barrier in exposed areas
  
• Year-Round Structure – Provides vertical interest and evergreen presence throughout all seasons
  
  

• Leaves: Scale-like, bright green foliage that is dense and aromatic.
• Texture: Soft and feathery to the touch, contributing to its lush appearance.

• Flowering Period: This cultivar is primarily ornamental and does not produce significant flowers.
• Flower Description: As a conifer, it produces small cones instead of traditional flowers.

• Best Time to Plant: Spring or early fall, when temperatures are milder.
• Planting Method: Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and the same depth. Place the plant in the hole, backfill with soil, and water thoroughly.

Minimal pruning is necessary. Light shaping can be done in late winter or early spring to maintain its columnar form.

Requires regular watering during the first year to establish roots. Once established, it needs moderate watering, particularly during dry periods.

Prefers full sun, thriving with at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily.

While Thuja occidentalis ‘DeGroot’s Spire’ is not a plant typically “harvested” in the traditional sense (like fruit or flowers), it does have value for ornamental harvesting, especially for seasonal decor and landscape maintenance.

Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer to promote healthy growth.

• Pest and Disease Resistance: Generally resistant to pests and diseases, making it a low-maintenance choice.
• Mulching: Apply mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds.

Wind-pollinated; does not require animal pollinators.

🌸 Flowering Shrubs & Perennials:

• Hydrangea paniculata ‘Limelight’ – Bold white blooms contrast well with vertical greens
  
• Echinacea purpurea (Coneflower) – Adds purple color and upright flower spikes
  
• Astilbe ‘Vision in Red’ – Great texture and color for nearby shady spots
  

🌾 Ornamental Grasses & Groundcovers:

• Festuca glauca ‘Elijah Blue’ – Cool-toned clumping grass for color contrast
  
• Carex morrowii ‘Ice Dance’ – Variegated sedge for edges or underplanting
  
• Liriope muscari – Grass-like with lavender blooms, ideal at the base
  

🌳 Evergreens & Structural Companions:

• Buxus (Boxwood) – Rounded form balances Thuja’s vertical lines
  
• Ilex crenata (Japanese Holly) – Glossy green foliage and formal appearance
  
• Spiraea ‘Goldmound’ – Bright gold leaves and soft blooms offer seasonal interest