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American Pillar Arborvitae

Thuja occidentalis 'American Pillar'
$3999
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$20 $49.99 $29.99
$50 $69.99 $34.99
$70 $99.99 $39.99
$100 $129.99 $44.99
$130 $149.99 $48.99
$150 $150+ Approx 28%

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Plant Highlights

American Pillar Arborvitae highlights at a glance!

Plant Highlights

  • Brand
    Nature Hills' Choice
  • Botanical Name
    Thuja occidentalis 'American Pillar'
  • Growing Zones
    3-8
  • Mature Height
    20 - 25 feet
  • Mature Spread
    3 - 4 feet
  • Sun Exposure
    Full Sun
  • Moisture
    Moderate
  • Soil
    Well-Drained
  • Growth Rate
    Fast
  • Flower Color
    Evergreen
  • Fall Color
    Evergreen
  • Pruning Time
    Early Spring

Aptly referred to as "Full Speed A-Hedge" you won't find a faster-growing hedge tree than the American Pillar Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis 'American Pillar'). Its thick yet narrow growing habit makes it perfect for privacy screens on the edge of properties!

The story of this Pillar Arborvitae is also one of a kind. John Houser found an unusual branch mutation on a tree while walking through his nursery and knew he had found something very special. So special, that at 85 years old, he postponed his retirement so he could patent the tree because he knew the properties of the American Pillar Arborvitae could be immensely useful to landscapers and home gardeners alike!

The American Pillar Arborvitae is an evergreen with a beautiful lush green color all year long. Plus, there is no reason to worry about pine cones littering the yard as this specimen doesn't produce any! Tall anchors and accents, these are safe at corners of your home or a building, or as a backdrop and privacy fence!

Planting and Application:

It didn't take long at all for others to see the potential, soon it was one of the most used as a hedge. American Pillar Arborvitae trees are incredible for privacy screens! Use around seating and entertaining areas outdoors for cover and light shade, plus wind and sound dampening. Create your own meditation area and feel sheltered from the world, even if just for a little while. Great living fences, backdrops to garden beds, and barriers that define your property.

The most remarkable part of this plant is its stunning growth habit. You can expect American Pillar Arborvitae trees to grow up to three feet per year for the first couple of years. Growing to a height much taller than you or I, it will stay very narrow while maintaining its thickness. All of this helped make it a staple for homeowners looking to hide an unpleasant sight fast!

  • Extremely Fast Growing
  • Tall, Narrow Habit & Rapid Growth Rate
  • Dense, Green Columnar-Shaped Evergreen
  • Long-Lived & Low Maintenance
  • Privacy & Screening, Borders, Anchors & Accents

#ProPlantTips for Care: 

Creating the perfect growing environment for this Pillar Arborvitae is quite easy as well! It likes well-drained but moist soil along with full sun to partial shade. Due to its 'Hetz Wintergreen' bloodline, this specimen was both cold-hardy and heat-tolerant! Add a 3-4 inch thick layer of arborist mulch over the root system to hold in moisture & insulate them from cold and heat.

  • Full Sun & Partial Shade
  • Moderately Moist Well-Drained Soil
  • Cold Hardy & Heat Tolerant
  • Stays Under 30 feet - Safe Under Power Lines
  • Deer Resistant

There's no doubt about it, the American Pillar Arborvitae has set the new standard for privacy hedges and screens. If you're looking to hide an eyesore in your garden, there is no better plant than this one. Order your fast-growing trees and shrubs today at NatureHills.com and watch as a beautiful hedge shoots up right before your eyes!

Frequently Asked Questions

How fast does American Pillar Arborvitae grow?

The American Pillar Arborvitae is a fast-growing evergreen shrub. You can expect an American Pillar Arborvitae to grow up to three feet per year for its first couple of years.

How tall does American Pillar Arborvitae grow?

The tall and columnar American Pillar Arborvitae can reach a mature height of 20-25 feet in optimal conditions. While only adding 3-4 feet in mature width.

How far apart should I plant American Pillar Arborvitae?

American Pillar shrubs can be planted 3 feet apart on center to create a very close privacy living fence, or alternated in a zig-zag pattern or spaced in rows 3-5 feet apart for an informal screen. Spacing is measured from the center trunk of one tree to the central trunk of the next planted tree.

How long do American Pillar Arborvitae live?

Arborvitae are very long-lived shrubs! The American Pillar are tall plants that can reach a ripe old age of up to 50 years old or more in optimal conditions.

What Shipping Options Do You Offer?

NatureHills.com works closely with our growers and nursery professionals to ensure we ship when it is most appropriate for your area. Our goal is to deliver the hardiest plants by avoiding extreme high and low temperatures. Check out our shipping schedule for more information and to learn our wills and won’ts when it comes to shipping plants. Find your American Pillar Arborvitae for sale here at NatureHills.com!

American Pillar Arborvitae
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American Pillar Arborvitae

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Aptly referred to as "Full Speed A-Hedge" you won't find a faster-growing hedge tree than the American Pillar Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis 'American Pillar'). Its thick yet narrow growing habit makes it perfect for privacy screens on the edge of properties!

The story of this Pillar Arborvitae is also one of a kind. John Houser found an unusual branch mutation on a tree while walking through his nursery and knew he had found something very special. So special, that at 85 years old, he postponed his retirement so he could patent the tree because he knew the properties of the American Pillar Arborvitae could be immensely useful to landscapers and home gardeners alike!

The American Pillar Arborvitae is an evergreen with a beautiful lush green color all year long. Plus, there is no reason to worry about pine cones littering the yard as this specimen doesn't produce any! Tall anchors and accents, these are safe at corners of your home or a building, or as a backdrop and privacy fence!

Planting and Application:

It didn't take long at all for others to see the potential, soon it was one of the most used as a hedge. American Pillar Arborvitae trees are incredible for privacy screens! Use around seating and entertaining areas outdoors for cover and light shade, plus wind and sound dampening. Create your own meditation area and feel sheltered from the world, even if just for a little while. Great living fences, backdrops to garden beds, and barriers that define your property.

The most remarkable part of this plant is its stunning growth habit. You can expect American Pillar Arborvitae trees to grow up to three feet per year for the first couple of years. Growing to a height much taller than you or I, it will stay very narrow while maintaining its thickness. All of this helped make it a staple for homeowners looking to hide an unpleasant sight fast!

  • Extremely Fast Growing
  • Tall, Narrow Habit & Rapid Growth Rate
  • Dense, Green Columnar-Shaped Evergreen
  • Long-Lived & Low Maintenance
  • Privacy & Screening, Borders, Anchors & Accents

#ProPlantTips for Care: 

Creating the perfect growing environment for this Pillar Arborvitae is quite easy as well! It likes well-drained but moist soil along with full sun to partial shade. Due to its 'Hetz Wintergreen' bloodline, this specimen was both cold-hardy and heat-tolerant! Add a 3-4 inch thick layer of arborist mulch over the root system to hold in moisture & insulate them from cold and heat.

  • Full Sun & Partial Shade
  • Moderately Moist Well-Drained Soil
  • Cold Hardy & Heat Tolerant
  • Stays Under 30 feet - Safe Under Power Lines
  • Deer Resistant

There's no doubt about it, the American Pillar Arborvitae has set the new standard for privacy hedges and screens. If you're looking to hide an eyesore in your garden, there is no better plant than this one. Order your fast-growing trees and shrubs today at NatureHills.com and watch as a beautiful hedge shoots up right before your eyes!

Frequently Asked Questions

How fast does American Pillar Arborvitae grow?

The American Pillar Arborvitae is a fast-growing evergreen shrub. You can expect an American Pillar Arborvitae to grow up to three feet per year for its first couple of years.

How tall does American Pillar Arborvitae grow?

The tall and columnar American Pillar Arborvitae can reach a mature height of 20-25 feet in optimal conditions. While only adding 3-4 feet in mature width.

How far apart should I plant American Pillar Arborvitae?

American Pillar shrubs can be planted 3 feet apart on center to create a very close privacy living fence, or alternated in a zig-zag pattern or spaced in rows 3-5 feet apart for an informal screen. Spacing is measured from the center trunk of one tree to the central trunk of the next planted tree.

How long do American Pillar Arborvitae live?

Arborvitae are very long-lived shrubs! The American Pillar are tall plants that can reach a ripe old age of up to 50 years old or more in optimal conditions.

What Shipping Options Do You Offer?

NatureHills.com works closely with our growers and nursery professionals to ensure we ship when it is most appropriate for your area. Our goal is to deliver the hardiest plants by avoiding extreme high and low temperatures. Check out our shipping schedule for more information and to learn our wills and won’ts when it comes to shipping plants. Find your American Pillar Arborvitae for sale here at NatureHills.com!

Plant Size

  • Sprinter Pot
  • Quart Container 1 - 2 feet
  • Quart Container
  • #1 Container 2-3 Feet
  • #3 Container 2-3 Feet
  • #3 Container 3-4 Feet
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