Northern Spire Arborvitae Western Red Cedar

Northern Spire is a tightly branched, narrow-pyramidal Thuja plicata selected for evergreen screening and compact landscape spaces. Its foliage is dark green in spring and summer, then turns russet red in fall and winter. ## Landscape Use Use Northern Spire as a specimen or hedge where a dense, upright conifer fits better than a broad tree. JRT Nurseries lists a 15–20-foot height range and a 5-foot spread, with full sun and zones 4–9; the patent describes the narrow habit and seasonal foliage color. [JRT Nurseries](https://jrtnurseries.com/home/plantdetails?plantid=2578) · [US plant patent PP31298](https://www.freepatentsonline.com/PP31298.html) ## Growing Conditions JRT lists average water and reports moderate drought tolerance once established. The patent describes resistance to Keithia blight and deer; use the published size range to allow room for mature growth. The cited patent was granted December 31, 2019. ## Maintenance Water during establishment and monitor the root zone during prolonged dry periods. Preserve the narrow form with selective pruning if needed, and avoid routine shearing that would remove the plant’s natural outline.