Uses: Perennial, cold-hardy, fast-growing evergreen shrub. Perfect for privacy walls or accent pieces.
Benefits: Provides stunning green color all year! Extremely fast growing, you can practically watch it grow! Tall and narrow: provides privacy without taking up too much yard space!
USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 - 8
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Life Cycle: Perennial
Mature Height: 15' - 20'
Mature Width: 4' - 5'
Bloom Season: Conifer (does not bloom)
Summary
Growing your own privacy fence is faster than you think!
Need seclusion or a few great accent pieces for your landscape design? Full Speed A Hedge® ‘American Pillar’ by Proven Winners® is the answer! This tall and narrow arborvitae is a dense collection of thick, striking evergreen foliage that looks great all year round! It's capable of growing over 2'+ a year!
A combination of the compact, space-saving shape of Emerald Green arborvitae with the rapid growth rate of 'Green Giant' arborvitae.
'American Pillar' is very similar to our North Pole® Arborvitae, except 'American Pillar' grows slightly faster, taller, and wider.
Doesn't grow nearly as wide as many other conifers, which helps to ensure that your space remains maximized even after your living privacy walls matures.
Maintains shape without pruning.
Very hardy and durable in the landscape.
Grows faster than many other conifers.
We suggest planting at spacing of 2.5' apart for privacy applications.
Native to North America.
Care
Arborvitae Care
Provide full sun to partial shade. Too much shade will cause growth issues.
Fertilization is suggested, especially if soil is poor. Our slow release fertilizer is a great option. Fertilize in spring.
Naturally grows as a tight, tall, and narrow shrub. New growth may be trimmed to shape in late spring, following plant’s natural habit. Keep well-watered after trimming to prevent browning of edges. Do not cut too hard or cut into thick stems, which will result in slow recovery.
Water regularly, especially after planting prior to establishment. Attempt to keep soil moist but not wet. Once established, 'American Pillar' is able to tolerate a degree of dry soil.
Mulching around the base will help to trap ground moisture.
This arborvitae prefers soil that is well draining.
Space 2.5' apart at a minimum.
Size
Size of Arborvitae for Sale Online
The Full Speed A Hedge® ‘American Pillar’ Arborvitae that we sell online will ship in a greenhouse grade grow pot. Each plant will be appropriately sized for its pot. Please contact us with any specific questions.
Size of Arborvitae When Mature
Full Speed A Hedge® ‘American Pillar’ Arborvitae will reach mature heights of 15' - 20' and mature widths of 4' - 5'.
Additional Information
What is the botanical name of Full Speed A Hedge® ‘American Pillar’ Arborvitae?
Its botanical name is Thuja occidentalis ‘American Pillar’ .
