Thuja occidentalis 'American Pillar'
Arborvitae - Full Speed A Hedge® American Pillar
Full Speed A Hedge®'American Pillar' arborvitae features thick, lush branch structure and a tall, narrow form. It is a very quick grower, maintaining a columnar shape with minimal pruning. True to its name, plant 2 ½’ apart to create a privacy hedge or living fence. Practical in both residential and commercial landscapes. American Pillar is a fine specimen plant for a tight space, as well.
Key Plant Details
Planting Zones:
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Soil Type:
Clay, Sandy, Loamy
Light Requirement:
Part Sun, Sun
Moisture:
Wet
Plant Characteristics
Mature Size:
3-5 foot spread , 15- 20 feet in height
Annual Growth Rate:
Fast
Bloom Time:
Grown for Foliage
Shop By Use:
Privacy Screen
Care Tips
Care Tips - Growing:
Tolerates heat and drought once established. Very fast growing - space about 2.5' apart for a dense hedge.
Care Tips - Pruning:
Does not strictly require pruning, though it does tolerate it well. Prune in spring before new growth begins.
Care Tips - Soil:
Adaptable in terms of pH; best growth is in moderately moist, cool, fertile soils.
Care Tips - Uses:
Hedges; screening; mixed borders; foundation plantings; specimen.
Zone Map
This plant will grow in these zones
