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Full Speed A Hedge® American Pillar Arborvitae

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  • Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)
  • Height 15 - 20 Feet
  • Width 3 - 5 Feet
  • Growing Zones 3-8

The fastest, most beautiful way to obtain privacy is to plant this interesting green hedge plant. Its speed of growth is nothing short of miraculous. Its dense, tight branching, year-round interest, and its hardiness, make it everyone’s favorite screen of choice. It grows to a height of 15-20 feet with a width of 3-5 feet. Full Speed A Hedge® is easy to grow in zones 3-8.

This super strong, evergreen conifer has a tall, narrow, space-saving habit. It grows more than three feet a year. It is disease resistant as well as resisting deer and other pests. When established it is tolerant of drought. A native tree, it is very low maintenance. Plant it as a hedge to block noise, provide excellent privacy, and as a windbreak. It will eventually screen second-story decks. Plant one as a specimen to make a back of the border standout.

Full Speed A Hedge® American Pillar Arborvitae Care

Dig a hole twice as wide and just as deep as the root ball. There is no need to amend the soil. Backfill, then spread 2-3 inches of mulch around the base avoiding the trunk. Water regularly, with an average amount, for the first six months. It will tolerate some dryness when established.

This tree will thrive in a full sun location and will accept part sun. It is not fussy about soil, it is even salt-tolerant, but likes moist, well-drained spots best. No pruning is necessary, but you may trim if desired. The tree needs no special winter care as it is resistant to cold wind and ice.

Full Speed A Hedge® American Pillar Arborvitae Spacing

When growing these plants in a hedge, space them 2.5 feet apart. Measure the distance from center to center.

Full Speed A Hedge® American Pillar Arborvitae Information

USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-8
Plant Type: Shrub
Sunlight Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun
Mature Height: 15 - 20 Feet
Mature Width: 3 - 5 Feet
Plant Spacing: 3 - 5 Feet
Growth Habit: Upright
Flower Color(s): None
Seasonal Interest: Grown for Foliage
Foliage Type: Evergreen
Foliage Color(s): Green
Attracts: Birds
Resists: Deer
Tolerates: Salt
Features: Foliage Interest, Native to North America
Uses: Border Plant, Container, Screening, Landscape, Mass Planting, Specimen or Focal Point, Hedge
Botanical/Scientific Name: Thuja occidentalis 'American Pillar' USPP 20,209
SKU:
THUAP

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

Quart Pot

Quart Pot

Also Known As:
Quart

Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year

Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"

Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W

Volume:
1.50 quarts

2.5 Quart

2.5 Quart

Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot

Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old

Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"

Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W

Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot

#1 Pot

Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon

Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old

Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"

Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W

Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot

#2 Pot

Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon

Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old

Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"

Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W

Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons

#3 Pot

#3 Pot

Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon

Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old

Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"

Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W

Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons

#5 Pot

#5 Pot

Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon

Plant Age:
~3-4 years old

Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"

Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W

Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons

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Plant Shipping

Pre-Ordered Plants

Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.

Estimated Spring Shipping Schedule

Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.

Growing Zone Estimated Ship Week
Zone 10March 24th
Zone 9March 31st
Zone 8April 7th
Zone 7April 14th
Zone 6bApril 21st
Zone 6aApril 28th
Zone 5bMay 5th
Zone 5aMay 12th
Zone 4May 19th
Zone 3May 26th

Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.

Note: Only plants indicated as pre-order will ship as shown above. All other plants and hard goods will ship as normal.

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Plants that are currently in stock typically ship within 2-7 business days after your order is placed.