Thuja occidentalis Degroots Spire

Common Name: Degroot’s Spire Arborvitae

Description:
Thuja occidentalis 'Degroot’s Spire' is a narrow, upright evergreen conifer with a strikingly elegant, twisted growth habit. Its dense, fine-textured, deep green foliage retains its colour year-round, sometimes taking on a subtle bronze tint in winter. This slow-growing, columnar variety is perfect for formal gardens, narrow spaces, hedging, and specimen planting. It thrives in well-drained soils and prefers full sun to part shade. Highly resistant to cold, wind, and urban pollution, ‘Degroot’s Spire’ is a low-maintenance choice for Melbourne gardens, providing vertical structure and year-round interest.

Form:

• Tree - Small
• Suitable for Hedging

Mature Size:

• Height: 2.5–4 m
• Width: 60 cm – 1 m

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Does not flower (produces small cones)

Flower Colour:

• N/A

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Hedging
• Suitable for Screening
• Low Maintenance
• Cold Hardy
• Wind Tolerant
• Year-round Colour Interest
• Narrow Growth Habit (ideal for small spaces)

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans
• Non-toxic to pets

Companion Plants:

• Buxus sempervirens (English Box)
• Lavandula (Lavender)
• Miscanthus sinensis (Maiden Grass)
• Heuchera (Coral Bells)
• Thymus serpyllum (Creeping Thyme)