| Description | American Pillar Arborvitae (Thuja occidentals) is a fast-growing, tall, very narrow, dense evergreen. Used for hedges, screens, and specimen plantings. |
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| Pronunciation | (thu-ya)(ok-si-den-TA-lis) |
| Plant Type | Trees Coniferous |
| Hardiness Zone | 3-8 |
| Sunlight | full, mostly sunny |
| Moisture | average, moist |
| Soil & Site | average, moist |
| Flowers | not of ornamental value |
| Fruit | small woody cones |
| Leaves | scale-like, densely packed, green to bright green |
| Dimensions | 20-30 feet tall, 4 feet spread, upright narrow growth habit |
| Maintenance | It may be necessary to trim the plants lightly to maintain their size. Heavy snowfall can cause the plants to split and open up, so I have tied them together to bring them back into shape. As with most Arborvitae, it will accumulate a significant amount of dead foliage in the center. To get rid of the brown foliage, I like to tap the plant with the flat side of a leaf rake. Arborvitae is one of the easiest evergreen shrubs to transplant. |
| Cultivar Origin | A sport of the 'Hetz Wintergreen' Arborvitae found on the property of John House in Cherokee County, Georgia. Sport occurred circa 1999' |
| Misc Facts | Often listed as Speed A Hedge® American Pillar Arborvitae |
| Notes & Reference | American Pillar web site (www.americanpillarnursery.com) |
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