Thuja plicata Spring Grove® (Arborvitae) Unity Grown
Thuja plicata Spring Grove® is an upright, fast-growing cultivar of western arborvitae, also called western redcedar, a large evergreen tree native to much of the Pacific coastline. Noted for its scaley, fragrant, evergreen foliage, western arborvitae are larger than the eastern species, but Spring Grove® is a relatively compact cultivar that makes for an impressive, pyramidal specimen tree, growing to 20-30' tall and up to 10-12' wide. The Spring Grove® cultivar is more cold tolerant than other western arborvitae, making it an ideal pick for some variety among east coast arbs.
Thuja plicata Spring Grove® performs best in well-draining, organically rich soils in locations with full sun to partial shade. In addition to its obvious aesthetic appeal, Spring Grove® is also a hardy cultivar, with great resistance to deer damage, cold, drought, and wet soils. With its attractive evergreen foliage and its upright structure, Thuja plicata Spring Grove® makes for an excellent large border or privacy screen, an attractive specimen tree, and an interesting addition to woodland gardens.