SCIENTIFIC NAME: Thuja occidentalis ‘Kelsoki Spire’

COMMON NAME: Kelsoki Spire Arborvitae

GARDEN SIZE: 10 feet tall by 3 feet wide if left in natural form

GROWTH RATE: Moderate (up to 6-8 inches per year under ideal conditions)

USDA ZONE: 4-8

EXPOSURE: Full Sun (6 or more hours of sun per day, ideally light afternoon shade)

WATER & SOIL: Average, well-drained soil; will need additional water in times of drought

HABIT: Narrow Upright

FOLIAGE: Evergreen; Deep green summer foliage

PLANT ORIGIN: Northeastern United States (including Tennessee)

FERTILIZING: Feed in spring and fall with acidic organic fertilizer.

PRUNING: Minimal shearing required. Hand pruning is preferred. Late winter or early summer is best.

TOXICITY: Mildly toxic to people, dogs, cats, and horses if ingested. The aromatic foliage may cause digestive upset, and sap may irritate sensitive skin.

USES: Accents, screens, hedges, and windbreaks