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Full Speed A Hedge® 'American Pillar' Arborvitae (Thuja)

SHRUB

Description

Tallest one gallon trees at the lowest prices!

  • Tallest one gallon trees on the market - ships 42-47 inches tall on average, floor to tip.
  • The fastest way to grow your own privacy fence.
  • Grows up to 3 feet each year under ideal conditions.
  • Narrow habit saves space.
  • Evergreen foliage provides lush privacy in every season.
  • Zones 3-8, sun/part sun, 20' tall x 5' wide at maturity.
Zone 3-8
Light part sun/sun
very tall

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Plant Spacing

Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:

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Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:

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Hand-picked at our greenhouse

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Shipped to your door

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Arrives as young plant

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Description No other hedge plant can hold a candle to the rapid growth and narrow, space-saving habit of Full Speed A Hedge® 'American Pillar' arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis). It solves the problem of both waiting forever for an evergreen hedge to fill in AND taking up too much space in your (and your neighbors') yard once it does. 'American Pillar' arborvitae is one of the best privacy trees on the market today, growing up to 3 feet each year under ideal conditions. It's also narrow, making it a great space-saving option for mass planting along borders, fences and hedges. Plant 'American Pillar' arborvitaes with their centers 2.5' apart - eight plants will provide 20' of lush, year-round privacy. With proper care, you can practically watch them grow, turning your yard into an oasis of privacy, and at a low cost compared to traditional fencing. This arborvitae is also heat and cold-tolerant, making it an excellent choice for an array of growing zones.

*Tallest one gallon trees on the market today - ships 42-47 inches tall on average, floor to tip! Details Botanical Name: Thuja occidentalis 'American Pillar'
Patent: USPP 20,209
Common Name: Arborvitae
Zone: 3 - 8
Sun Exposure: Sun (> 6 hours sun) to part-sun (4-6 hours sun)
Height x Width: 15-20' tall, 3-5' wide
Foliage Color: Green
Season of Interest: Year-round
Features: Privacy & screening, heat tolerant, evergreens, cold tolerant
Uses: Specimen, hedge
 How To Grow Soil: Grow in any moist but well-draining soil. Avoid very wet sites; tolerates some dryness once established.
Light: Sun (> 6 hours sun) to part-sun (4-6 hours sun)
Water: Average
Space: 2.5' apart
Fertilizing: Apply a slow-release fertilizer in early spring if desired.
Winterizing: A good 2-3" layer of mulch is recommended; Avoid extreme dry soil in autumn, which can cause the evergreen foliage to dry out in winter.
Maintenance: No pruning is required for Full Speed A Hedge® 'American Pillar' to grow as a dense, tight, narrow pyramid. It can be trimmed if desired.

Q & A

Your Questions on Growing Arborvitae, Answered

Learn the best times to plant arborvitae, how to prevent arborvitae winter burn, whether you should trim arborvitae and everything else you need to know to grow and care for arborvitae like a pro.

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Customer Reviews

Based on 170 reviews
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K
K.S. (Massachusetts)
Great happy plants

Loved the service, friendliness, packaging and plants delivered. Looking forward to some serious growth in a few years!

B
B.C. (Massachusetts)
Pretty poor value

I was pretty displeased with the value provided. The height and size of the tree was over-marketed (measuring from the floor rather than the base of the tree is a cheap trick). Home Depot had arborvitae the exact same size (actually they were fuller at the Home Depot) and they were $11

R
R.S. (Maryland)
Great value

Trees came boxed and wrapped and ready to be planted! Also best price I could find anywhere.

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S.G. (Iowa)
Overpriced for size

You’re paying for the ease of not having to get the plant yourself from Lowe’s. Size is tiny and will take years and years even with a “6 foot” tree.

We’re sorry you’re not satisfied with your plants! On each product page and our plant sizes page, we note that all of our plants are young. The size of our plants varies depending on the time of year and whether they were recently trimmed. The most important thing when purchasing plants, online or in garden centers, is a full and robust root system, which we prioritize. Trimming only encourages stronger root development! All orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee, so please reach out to claims@greatgardenplants.com to start the claims process if necessary.

C
C.T. (Ohio)
Beautiful and Healthy

Fast shipping. 3 feet high x
10 inches wide. Super healthy. Received May 5th
New growth all over Bush one month later June 7th.
Company is the best and they stand behind their warrantees 100 percent.

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