Spring Grove Arborvitae Thuja occidentalis
Prune as one would an Emerald Green Arb.
Scale if grown in the field
Fast, growing cold hardy Western Arb. Deer Resistant.
Prefers moist, well drained, fertile soils. Adaptable to a range of pH. Best if pruned in late fall. Medium moisture. Often found in the wild on moist flats, slopes, banks of rivers and swamps, even found in bogs. Evergreen shrub. Fertilize in early spring by applying a slow release fertilizer specialized for evergreens. Follow the label for recommended rate of application.