A woman standing next to a privacy hedge of Full Speed A Hedge American Pillar Arborvitae.
A lush green hedge of Full Speed A Hedge American Pillar Arborvitae.
Rows of Thuja American Pillar creating a privacy hedge around a swimming pool.
Full Speed A Hedge American Pillar offers privacy
A row of Full Speed A Hedge American Pillar Arborvitae.
Close-up of the lush green foliage of Thuja American Pillar.
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A woman standing next to a privacy hedge of Full Speed A Hedge American Pillar Arborvitae.
A lush green hedge of Full Speed A Hedge American Pillar Arborvitae.
Rows of Thuja American Pillar creating a privacy hedge around a swimming pool.
Full Speed A Hedge American Pillar offers privacy
A row of Full Speed A Hedge American Pillar Arborvitae.
Close-up of the lush green foliage of Thuja American Pillar.
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Full Speed A Hedge® 'American Pillar' Arborvitae (Thuja)

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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.
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Size: 3-4 feet (One Gallon)
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Hand-Picked at Our Greenhouse
Shipped to Your Door
Arrives as a Young Plant
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Hand-Picked at Our Greenhouse
Shipped to Your Door
Arrives as a Young Plant
60 Day Risk-Free Guarantee
Hand-Picked at Our Greenhouse
Shipped to Your Door
Arrives as a Young Plant
60 Day Risk-Free Guarantee
Hand-Picked at Our Greenhouse
Shipped to Your Door
Arrives as a Young Plant
60 Day Risk-Free Guarantee
Hand-Picked at Our Greenhouse
Shipped to Your Door
Arrives as a Young Plant
60 Day Risk-Free Guarantee

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.
Thuja fluffy shrub on a house landscape

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.

Grow with confidence

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:

bush distance

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:

bush distance zigzag

Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.

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