Spring Grove Arborvitae - Deer Hate it, you'll love it.

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	SPRING GROVE^®^{Western Arborvitae}
		A fast growing, deer resistant, cold tested arborvitae selected at the Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum in Cincinnati, Ohio. SPRING GROVE^® arborvitae 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'
	What People are saying ... Planted late last summer in amended clay soil; already grown 2 feet this year in a mostly shaded spot. Looks great. Perfect scale for border/privacy in a smaller area than would fit Green Giant. Super arborvitae. Linda, Zone 7 Share your experience: Rate how has this variety has performed in your garden. Hardiness: USDA Zone 5-7 Size: 18 to 24 feet by 3 to 6 feet wide 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^® arborvitaewas 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 Sources Buy it now from
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