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American Pillar Arborvitae
American Pillar Arborvitae
$149.00
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Thuja occidentalis 'American Pillar'
Choose American Pillar Arborvitae when you need a tall, very narrow evergreen screen and cannot give up much yard space. The tradeoff: it is a Thuja occidentalis type, so deer browsing is a real concern.
Buy This If
- You need a narrow privacy row.
- Fence-line width is limited.
- You can water during establishment.
- You want a tailored, upscale look for a refined privacy screen.
Skip This If
- Deer browse your arborvitae.
- You want a broad evergreen wall.
- The site stays dry and neglected.
PGNE Report Card
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | B+ | It gives a clean vertical screen, though the look is more functional than ornamental. |
| Growth Rate | A | It fills in quickly when planted in decent soil with steady moisture. |
| Maintenance | B | It usually needs little shaping, but watering during establishment matters. |
| Deer Resistance | D | This is not the arborvitae we'd steer toward where deer feed heavily. |
| Small Space Fit | A | Its narrow habit is the main reason to use it near fences and side yards. |
| Screening Value | A- | It gives strong privacy per foot of bed but depends on tight, even planting. |
| Wet Site Tolerance | A- | Northern white cedar is a wetland species by nature, so it handles a damp or seasonally wet screening line better than nearly any other evergreen. |
Our Experience
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend American Pillar for narrow screening only if deer pressure is manageable and watering is realistic during establishment. Its narrow footprint makes it one of the easier choices when a buffer or setback leaves you very little planting width.
Plant Facts
| Botanical Name | Thuja occidentalis 'American Pillar' |
|---|---|
| Common Name | American Pillar Arborvitae |
| Mature Height | 15-20 ft |
| Mature Width | 3-4 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 3a-8a |
| Spacing | 3 ft |
| Sun | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Moisture | Average to moist |
| Growth Habit | Narrow, columnar, upright |
| Evergreen | Yes |
| Native | Yes (species native to New England/eastern US) |
| Best Used For | Narrow evergreen privacy screening • Riparian buffer screening in tight widths • Damp and seasonally wet property lines • Native evergreen structure |
| Wetland Indicator Status | FACW (Facultative Wetland) for the species Thuja occidentalis — usually occurs in wetlands. Source: USDA/USACE National Wetland Plant List, Northcentral & Northeast region. |
Customers Usually Ask
Will it stay narrow?
Yes, that is the main reason to choose it over broader arborvitae.
Will it handle a wet spot?
Better than most evergreens. Northern white cedar is rated FACW and dominates cedar swamps in the wild, so it tolerates a high water table and seasonally soggy ground. It will not take stagnant water in compacted clay, and it is genuinely drought-sensitive — do not treat it as a tough dry-site plant.
Does it need pruning?
Usually not much; trim lightly and avoid cutting into bare wood.
Is it safe from deer?
No, choose Green Giant Arborvitae instead for stronger deer resistance.
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.
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.
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-11003
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Caitlin Moyer We highly recommend this company! The plants were perfect and the service was even better. We had 10 arborvitae delivered and installed. A small order but they treated us like we were their most important customer. They arrived exactly when they said they would, worked with me to ensure the placement was what I wanted, and had everything planted in about an hour. They guys who did the installation were friendly and left my garden cleaner then they found it. They didn’t leave behind so much as a dusting of soil. 10/10 highly recommend
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Caitlin Moyer We highly recommend this company! The plants were perfect and the service was even better. We had 10 arborvitae delivered and installed. A small order but they treated us like we were their most important customer. They arrived exactly when they said they would, worked with me to ensure the placement was what I wanted, and had everything planted in about an hour. They guys who did the installation were friendly and left my garden cleaner then they found it. They didn’t leave behind so much as a dusting of soil. 10/10 highly recommend
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Caitlin Moyer We highly recommend this company! The plants were perfect and the service was even better. We had 10 arborvitae delivered and installed. A small order but they treated us like we were their most important customer. They arrived exactly when they said they would, worked with me to ensure the placement was what I wanted, and had everything planted in about an hour. They guys who did the installation were friendly and left my garden cleaner then they found it. They didn’t leave behind so much as a dusting of soil. 10/10 highly recommend
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Caitlin Moyer We highly recommend this company! The plants were perfect and the service was even better. We had 10 arborvitae delivered and installed. A small order but they treated us like we were their most important customer. They arrived exactly when they said they would, worked with me to ensure the placement was what I wanted, and had everything planted in about an hour. They guys who did the installation were friendly and left my garden cleaner then they found it. They didn’t leave behind so much as a dusting of soil. 10/10 highly recommend
