Thuja plicata ’Northern Spire’
Northern Spire Arborvitae brings elegant vertical structure and year-round evergreen beauty to the landscape. With its fine-textured, dark green foliage and slender, upright habit, it reaches 15–20 feet tall but stays just 5 feet wide, making it perfect for narrow hedges, patio screening, or as a striking specimen in mixed garden beds. Despite its refined appearance, this variety is tough, vigorous, and resilient, with a strong root system and excellent adaptability.
Evergreen foliage provides year-round interest
Perfect for tight spaces, hedging, and privacy screens
Disease-tolerant, deer-resistant, and low-maintenance
A beautiful yet rugged choice for modern landscapes
Growing Notes:
Thrives in full sun to part shade
Tolerates a wide range of soil types
Drought tolerant once established, but benefits from consistent watering, especially during dry spells
For fastest growth, water regularly during the first couple of years
Minimal pruning needed to maintain its natural form