Spring Grove® Arborvitae, Spring Grove® Western Arborvitae, Thuja plicata 'Grovepli'
Thuja plicata Spring Grove® is a valuable evergreen for creating privacy and windbreaks in the landscape. Its fast-growing nature, hardiness, and dense foliage make it a popular choice for both residential and commercial landscapes.
Thuja plicata Spring Grove® is a robust and versatile cultivar of Western Red Cedar, noted for its hardiness and lush foliage. Spring Grove® is characterized by its dense, vibrant green foliage and pyramidal growth habit. It stands out for its fast growth rate and ability to form a solid, living wall quickly.
Native: This cultivar belongs to Thuja plicata, a species native to the western regions of North America, particularly along the Pacific coast.
Plant Type and Habit: It is an evergreen conifer with a naturally pyramidal to conical shape. Spring Grove® is known for its vigorous growth and dense branching.
Size: Spring Grove® can reach up to 20-30 feet (6-9 meters) in height and 12-15 feet (3.6-4.5 meters), making it a sizable choice for landscape features.
Foliage: The foliage is a rich green color, dense and aromatic, which remains lush throughout the year.
Bark: The bark is fibrous, reddish-brown, and furrowed, adding textural interest to the plant.
Uses: Ideal for privacy screens, hedges, windbreaks, or as a standalone specimen. Its fast growth and dense foliage make it excellent for creating quick, natural barriers.
Hardiness: Hardy in USDA zones 5-8, Spring Grove® is adaptable to a range of environmental conditions and climates.
Wildlife: Provides shelter for birds and small wildlife.
Toxicity: Generally considered non-toxic to humans and animals.
Deer and Rabbit: Exhibits some resistance to browsing by deer and rabbits.
Invasiveness: This cultivar is not considered invasive and typically stays within its planted boundaries.
Benefits: Offers fast growth, privacy, year-round visual interest, and is easy to maintain. Its dense foliage also provides excellent wind protection.
Light: Prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade. Full sun promotes denser foliage and healthier growth.
Soil: Adaptable to a range of soil types but thrives best in moist, well-drained, acidic to neutral soil.
Water: Regular watering is crucial, especially in dry conditions and for newly planted trees. Established trees have moderate drought tolerance.
Fertilizer: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer formulated for evergreens. Avoid over-fertilization, which can lead to excessive growth and potential damage.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune for shaping or size control in late winter or early spring. Avoid heavy pruning into old wood.
Mulch: Provide a generous root zone mulch.
Propagation: Typically propagated by semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer.
| Hardiness |
5 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
6 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A3 |
| Plant Type | Conifers, Trees |
| Plant Family | Cupressaceae |
| Genus | Thuja |
| Common names | Western Red Cedar, Arborvitae |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
20' - 30' (6.1m - 9.1m) |
| Spread |
12' - 15' (3.7m - 4.6m) |
| Spacing |
144" - 180" (3.7m - 4.6m) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Clay Soil |
| Attracts | Birds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden, City and Courtyard |
| Hardiness |
5 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
6 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A3 |
| Plant Type | Conifers, Trees |
| Plant Family | Cupressaceae |
| Genus | Thuja |
| Common names | Western Red Cedar, Arborvitae |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
20' - 30' (6.1m - 9.1m) |
| Spread |
12' - 15' (3.7m - 4.6m) |
| Spacing |
144" - 180" (3.7m - 4.6m) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Clay Soil |
| Attracts | Birds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden, City and Courtyard |
How many Thuja plicata Spring Grove® (Western Arborvitae) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Thuja plicata Spring Grove® (Western Arborvitae) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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