Arborvitae, American Pillar

Arborvitae, American Pillar, Thuja occidentalis 'American Pillar'

‘American Pillar’ arborvitae is a sport of ‘Hetz Wintergreen’ selected for its very rapid growth rate, dense branching structure, and tall, narrow habit. It maintains this useful desirable columnar shape with minimal pruning.

Plant Type Conifers, Shrubs
Hardiness Zone 3-8
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Height15' - 25' (ft)
Spread3' - 6' (ft)
Spacing 3'-5' (ft)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil PH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Evergreen
Tolerance Cold, Deer, Salt
Attracts Birds
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Mass Planting, Patio and Containers, Specimen
Arborvitae, American Pillar | Arborvitae, American Pillar, Thuja occidentalis 'American Pillar' || ‘American Pillar’ arborvitae is a sport of ‘Hetz Wintergreen’ selected for its very rapid growth rate, dense branching structure, and tall, narrow habit. It maintains this useful desirable columnar shape with minimal pruning.
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter, Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Well-Drained, Evergreen, Cold Tolerant, Deer Tolerant, Salt Tolerant, Attracts Birds, Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Mass Planting, Patio and Containers, Specimen
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