Emerald Green Arborvitae is a narrow, dense evergreen ideal for clean, formal privacy hedges also know as Eastern White Cedar Tree. Its compact, upright growth makes it perfect for property lines, foundation plantings, and areas where space is limited.

Slower growing than Green Giant, but forms a tighter, more uniform screen with minimal maintenance. A top choice for structured, consistent privacy.

For faster, larger privacy screens, consider Green Giant Arborvitae. For narrow spaces, use American Pillar Arborvitae.

For layered privacy, combine with taller trees like Armstrong Maple or Corinthian Linden.

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

Brandon Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis 'Brandon') is a narrow, densely branched, cone-shaped evergreen selected for outstanding winter-burn resistance — holding its bright green color through harsh winters better than many other arborvitae varieties. Its tight, columnar form makes it an excellent specimen planting or tall privacy hedge for properties exposed to wind and cold.

Key Features

• Dense, narrow, cone-shaped growth habit
• Excellent winter-burn resistance — holds color through harsh winters
• Bright green foliage year-round
• Ideal as a specimen or tall privacy hedge
• Well-suited to exposed, windy sites

Specs

• Mature Height: 15-20 ft
• Mature Width: 4-6 ft
• Sun: Full Sun to Part Shade
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• Zone: 3–7
• Form: Narrow, pyramidal/cone-shaped

Spacing Guidance

• 3-5 ft spacing (privacy hedge/screen)
• 4–5 ft off structures
• 6–8 ft if grown as a standalone specimen

Forever Goldy® Arborvitae is a compact upright evergreen prized for its bright golden-yellow foliage, narrow pyramidal habit, and strong year-round color. Unlike standard green arborvitaes, Forever Goldy adds a bold golden accent while still providing evergreen structure for foundation beds, borders, small screens, and modern landscapes. Low-maintenance and naturally tidy, it is excellent for New England landscapes needing color, height, and structure without a massive footprint.

Key Features

• Bright golden-yellow evergreen foliage
• Narrow upright pyramidal habit
• Strong year-round color
• Excellent accent, hedge, or small screening plant
• Compact footprint for smaller landscapes

Specs

Mature Height: 10–12 ft
Mature Width: 3–4 ft
Sun: Full sun to partial shade (best gold color in full sun)
Growth Rate: Moderate
Zone: 5a; 5b; 6a; 6b; 7a; 7b; 8a; 8b
Form: Upright / pyramidal / narrow

Spacing Guidance

3–4 ft spacing for hedge or screening use
4–5 ft spacing for individual accent planting
3–5 ft off structures

Excellent for:

Foundation plantings
Entryways
Evergreen borders
Small privacy screens
Accent plantings
Modern landscapes

North Pole® Arborvitae is a narrow, upright evergreen selected for dense growth and strong winter performance. It maintains a tighter footprint than Emerald Green while still providing excellent privacy screening. Ideal for property lines, tight side yards, and smaller residential landscapes.

Key Features

• Very narrow upright habit
• Dense evergreen foliage
• Excellent for privacy screening
• Strong winter hardiness
• Space-saving alternative to wider arborvitae

Specs

• Mature Height: 10–15 ft
• Mature Width: 3–5 ft
• Sun: Full sun to partial sun
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• Zone: 3–7
• Form: Upright / columnar

Spacing Guidance

• 3–4 ft spacing for screening
• 2–3 ft off fences/property lines