American Pillar Arborvitae

$129.00

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Size:: 4-5 Ft 5-6 Ft 6-7 Ft

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Thuja occidentalis 'American Pillar'

American Pillar Arborvitae is a narrow, columnar evergreen prized for its ultra-tight upright form — one of the most space-efficient arborvitae varieties available. Its dense, vertical growth habit makes it a top choice for privacy along fences, tight property lines, and narrow side yards where width is at a premium, without sacrificing year-round screening.

Key Features

Ultra-narrow, columnar growth habit
Dense evergreen foliage year-round
Ideal for fences, narrow side yards, and tight property lines
Minimal width spread — maximizes privacy per linear foot
Low-maintenance, holds form with little pruning

Specs

Mature Height: 15–20 ft
Mature Width: 3–5 ft
Sun: Full Sun to Part Shade
Growth Rate: Fast (up to 3 ft/year)
Zone: 3–8
Form: Tight upright columnar

Spacing Guidance

2.5–4 ft spacing (privacy hedge/screen)
2–3 ft off structures
4–5 ft if grown as a standalone specimen

Why Choose Arborvitaes for Privacy & Year-Round Coverage?

Arborvitaes are the gold standard for privacy screens and evergreen structure in New England landscapes. Known for their dense foliage, year-round color, and cold hardiness, these fast-growing evergreens create natural boundaries, wind protection.

Fast, Dense Privacy: Quick-growing varieties fill in efficiently to create natural screening from neighbors or roads.
Year-Round Evergreen Color: Maintain consistent greenery through winter when other plants go dormant.
Cold Hardy & Reliable: Built to withstand northern climates, arborvitaes provide dependable long-term structure.

Why Choose Pro Growers of New England for Arborvitaes?

At Pro Growers of New England, our arborvitaes are grown and maintained locally for real New England conditions — not boxed up and shipped across the country. Every plant is carefully selected, properly spaced, and allowed to develop strong root systems before ever leaving the nursery.

Unlike large online sellers, you’re welcome to visit our nursery in person, walk the rows, inspect the exact plants available, and see firsthand how they’re grown. That means no surprises, no guessing, and no damaged plants from long-distance transit.

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