Thuja occidentalis Full Speed A Hedge® 'American Pillar' (Arborvitae) Unity Grown
The 'American Pillar' cultivar of Thuja occidentalis is the perfect narrow arborvitae addition to a variety of landscape hedges, privacy screens, and wind breaks. As part of the Full Speed A Hedge® collection, the 'American Pillar' selection is an extremely fast growing arborvitae, capable of gaining three feet in height every season once established, until it reaches its mature height of 20-30' tall. With a formal, columnar appearance, 'American Pillar' also adds a lot of multi-season color and vertical appeal to the garden with a small footprint of only 3-5' wide.
Performing best in moist, well drained soil in full sun or partial shade, Thuja occidentalis 'American Pillar' is the ideal choice for large, narrow borders and screens, like those facing roadways or sidewalks, and acts well as a wind break for even second-floor decks or balconies thanks to its medium-tall height. This arborvitae grows very well when placed close together and is tolerant of both cold and heat, making it an excellent landscape addition in a great deal of sites, and with the choice breeding of Full Speed A Hedge® your new hedge, border, or privacy screen will be ready in no time at all. Though mildly deer resistant thanks to the texture of its foliage, Thuja occidentalis 'Thin Man' is by no means deer proof, and may suffer from deer browsing in areas with bigger deer populations or during especially cold, harsh winters.