Thuja occidentalis 'Degroot's Spire' Columnar Arborvitae SPRING2026 'Aptos Blue' was selected as

'Aptos Blue' was selected as a chance seedling that orignated at the Saratoga Horticulture Research Station

Rare Dixie Delight Yellow Bark with Orange Splash Japanese Maple

This time he has bred white blooms with double flowers

Acer palmatum 'Brandt's Dwarf'

this selection helps add a bright summery feel to the garden

Thuja occidentalis 'Degroot's Spire' Columnar Arborvitae SPRING2026 'Aptos Blue' was selected asThuja occidentalis 'Degroot's Spire' Columnar and Fastigate Arborvitae Rare Narrow Conifer Partial Shade to Full Sun Zone 4 8 Customers have been asking for us to make this tree available again for some time. We have one planted on the bank at the nursery that displays how tight and dense this arborvitae can be. There are many columnar plants, but this tree is truly fastigate. Our 'Degroot's Spire' is about 7 8 ft and about 1 foot wide in 10 years.