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Thuja occidentalis 'American Pillar'-Columnar Evergreen-Ideal for Privacy Screens 8/10' h B&B

Thuja occidentalis 'American Pillar'-Columnar Evergreen-Ideal for Privacy Screens 8/10' h B&B

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Thuja occidentalis 'American Pillar'

Thuja occidentalis 'American Pillar'

Description

Thuja occidentalis 'American Pillar' is a fast-growing, narrow, columnar evergreen that is perfect for creating privacy screens or hedges. Its dense foliage provides year-round interest and is a popular choice for both residential and commercial landscapes.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for privacy screens, windbreaks, and hedges. Suitable for urban gardens due to its narrow form. Can also be used as a specimen plant in larger landscapes.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Thuja occidentalis 'American Pillar'
  • Common Name Common Name: American Pillar' American Arborvitae
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: Reaches up to 25-30 feet tall and 3-4 feet wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 3-8
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Evergreen
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Non-flowering
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Fast
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: No
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: No
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic to pets
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Other Thuja varieties, Juniperus, and ornamental grasses

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil, spacing plants 3-4 feet apart for a dense hedge.
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist, especially during establishment.
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers loamy, well-drained soil but adaptable to various soil types.
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates a range of humidity levels.
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain shape and remove dead or damaged branches.
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch around the base to protect roots in colder climates.
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the nursery container.
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer.
  • Special Care Special Care: Monitor for pests such as bagworms and treat as necessary.
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