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Thuja occidentalis 'Degroot's Spire' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Thuja occidentalis 'Degroot's Spire'

Thuja occidentalis 'Degroot's Spire'

Low MaintenanceFragrant

Genus: Thuja
Family: Cupressaceae

About this plant

A compact, slow-growing conifer forming a narrow column up to 9m tall with twisted sprays of scale-like green foliage that may be tinged purple in winter; leaves have a fruity fragrance when crushed

Growing Information

Height

8-12 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in a moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Protect from drying winds, especially when young

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids and scale insects

Diseases

May be susceptible to coryneum canker; see conifers: brown patches

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio ContainerWall Side Borders

Planting Places

ConservatoryBorders

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

8-12 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years