Arborvitae, Degroot’s Spire
Thuja occidentalis ‘Degroot’s Spire’ (American Arborvitae)
Thuja occidentalis ‘Degroot’s Spire’ (American Arborvitae), a dwarf, evergreen shrub with twisted, feathery, lush green leaf that turn purple in the winter, and has a lovely pyramidal shape. It is a valuable, sturdy substitute for cypress and is dependable and cold weather resistant, gradually developing a uniquely beautiful space in the landscape. The plant emits a really lovely fragrance that smells citrusy when bruised.
