A fast growing, cold tested arborvitae selected at the Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum in Cincinnati, Ohio. 

SPRING GROVE is a superior selection with dark, glossy green foliage that has maintained excellent winter color and a tight pyramidal habit. This clone has experienced  -25^oF temperatures without missing a beat!  It has shown excellent resistance to deer browsing and bagworm.  Selected by Matt Vehr of Spring Grove Cemetery, Cinn., OH.  

Thuja plicata 'Grovepli'

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Hardiness: USDA Zone 5-7

Foliage Color:  Rich green

Fall Color: remains the same color

Size:  20+ feet tall, 6-8 feet wide

Exposure:  Full sun to partial shade

Soil: Prefers moist, well drained, fertile Soils. pH adaptable.

Pruning: Best if done in late fall.

Watering: Medium moisture. Often found in the wild on moist flats, slopes, banks of rivers and swamps, even found in bogs.

Wildlife: none

Type: Evergreen

Fertilizing: Fertilize in early spring by applying a slow release fertilizer specialized for evergreens. Follow the label for recommended rate of application.

Uses: Holding banks, specimen, winter gardens, woodland gardens, screens or shrub borders.

Breeder:  Selected at Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum in Cincinnati OH

The solution to deer problems!  This fast growing, cold hardy selection of Western Arborvitae shows excellent resistance to deer browsing.

SPRING GROVE^® was selected for its superior winter color and hardiness.  It maintains a rich green color even in Midwest winters, and has survived -25 degree temperatures.

The tight pyramidal habit works nicely in many landscape designs, and its hardiness and deer resistance makes it a good choice for many suburban locations, especially for creating fast-growing privacy screens.

Available at better nurseries, garden centers and mail order

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