Overview
Uses: Privacy screens, windbreaks, evergreen backdrops, property borders, large foundation plantings, specimen evergreens.
Benefits: Fast-growing, extremely dense western arborvitae with rich green foliage and strong winter color. Forms a tight pyramidal shape for dependable year-round screening with minimal pruning needed.
USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–8
Sun: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Life Cycle: Evergreen Tree
Growth Habit: Pyramidal, Upright — dense canopy with a strong central leader.
Foliage Color: Dark Green
Mature Height: 25–30 feet
Mature Width: 12–15 feet
Bloom Season: Insignificant
Growth Rate: Fast
Summary
A big, bold evergreen built for serious privacy and standout winter color.
Spring Grove® Western Arborvitae from Proven Winners® ColorChoice® is prized for its dense, pyramidal habit and rich green foliage that holds strong through winter. It’s an excellent choice when you want a fast-growing screen that looks full and intentional—without constant shearing.
Use it as a living privacy fence along property lines, a windbreak for open sites, or a commanding evergreen backdrop behind mixed borders. Its broad, substantial frame is best suited to larger landscapes where it can mature into its natural shape and provide lasting structure year-round.
Care
Spring Grove® Western Arborvitae Care
Plant in full sun to partial shade. For the densest growth and strongest structure, provide at least 6 hours of direct sunlight.
Prefers well-drained soil but adapts to many garden soils. Avoid consistently soggy sites.
Water regularly during the first growing season to establish roots. Once established, water during extended dry periods for best growth and foliage quality.
If fertilization is desired, apply slow release fertilizer in early spring.
Pruning is seldom needed. If shaping is required, trim lightly in late spring and avoid cutting back into thick, older wood.
Size
What Size is the Spring Grove® Western Arborvitae for Sale Online?
Plants ship in a greenhouse-grade grow pot and are actively growing at the time of shipment. Size and fullness vary by season and growth stage. If you have specific sizing questions, please contact us.
How Large Does Spring Grove® Western Arborvitae Grow?
At maturity, this evergreen tree typically reaches 25–30 feet tall and 12–15 feet wide, forming a dense, pyramidal canopy ideal for large-scale screening.
Additional Information
What is the botanical name of Spring Grove® Western Arborvitae?
The botanical name is Thuja plicata ‘Grovepli’.
How far apart should I plant it for a privacy screen?
For a substantial screen with room for healthy mature development, space plants about 12–15 feet apart. If you want a tighter screen sooner, you can plant closer, but expect a fuller hedge effect and less airflow as plants mature.
Is it deer resistant?
It is considered deer resistant in many landscapes, though no plant is completely immune to browsing. In areas with heavy deer pressure, protection may still be helpful. Explore more options in our Deer-Resistant Shrubs and Evergreens collection.
Where can I find more Proven Winners® options?
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