Thuja American Pillar
- Fast Privacy Screen
- Narrow Upright Form
- Year-Round Green
Thuja American Piller Care
Sunlight
Can grow in a range from full sun to partial shade. They need at least six hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight per day.
Watering
Regular watering schedule for the first six months. Once established, rainwater should be sufficient.
Fertilizing
Should not need any extra fertilizer unless your entire lawn and garden have problems and needs regular fertilizing.
Thuja American Piller
Thuja American Pillar is a narrow upright evergreen arborvitae valued for fast privacy, dense green foliage, and strong vertical structure. Its slim footprint makes it ideal for living screens, hedges, property lines, windbreaks, and tight landscape spaces where year-round coverage is desired.
Why choose Thuja American Pillar?
Choose Thuja American Pillar for quick evergreen screening without excessive width. This columnar arborvitae grows with a tight, upright form that fits neatly along fences, driveways, patios, and boundaries. Its rich green, scale-like foliage provides four-season privacy and a clean backdrop for flowering shrubs and perennials. Compared with broader evergreens, its narrow habit makes it especially useful where space is limited but height, coverage, and year-round structure are still important.
Key Characteristics
- Botanical Name: Thuja occidentalis ‘American Pillar’
- Common Name: Thuja American Pillar
- Plant Type: Needled evergreen tree
- Growth Habit: Fast-growing, narrow columnar evergreen
Thuja American Pillar Additional Information
Thuja American Pillar features dense, flattened sprays of green evergreen foliage that remain attractive throughout the year. Its naturally vertical habit creates a clean architectural look, making it an excellent choice for privacy screens, windbreaks, formal rows, and narrow buffer plantings. Mature plants can develop small cones, but the primary ornamental value is the plant’s year-round foliage, upright form, and screening ability.
This arborvitae grows best in full sun to part shade with moist, well-drained soil. It is especially effective when planted in groups, where the narrow form creates fast coverage without requiring the broad spacing of larger evergreens. Minimal pruning is needed to maintain its shape, though light trimming can be used to refine a hedge. Provide steady moisture during establishment, mulch the root zone, and allow enough airflow between plants for a healthy, full screen.
Planting & Care
1. Planting: Plant Thuja American Pillar in full sun to part shade with moist, well-drained soil. Set the root ball level with the surrounding soil, backfill firmly, and water thoroughly to settle the planting area.
2. Watering: Water consistently during the first growing season to help establish a strong root system. Once established, provide deep watering during extended dry periods, especially in sunny, windy, or sandy locations.
3. Mulching: Apply a 2 to 3 inch layer of mulch over the root zone to conserve moisture and moderate soil temperature. Keep mulch slightly away from the trunk to protect the bark.
4. Pruning: Prune lightly in late spring or early summer if shaping is desired. Maintain the natural columnar habit and avoid cutting back into older bare wood.
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FAQs
How big does Thuja American Pillar get?
Thuja American Pillar commonly grows as a tall, narrow evergreen, often reaching about 20 to 30 feet tall and about 4 to 5 feet wide in landscape settings.
How far apart should I plant Thuja American Pillar?
For a dense privacy screen, space Thuja American Pillar about 2.5 to 4 feet apart. Wider spacing allows each plant to show more of its individual columnar shape.
Does Thuja American Pillar need full sun?
Full sun supports the densest growth, but Thuja American Pillar also performs well in part shade. Choose a bright location with good soil moisture for best results.
Is American Pillar deer resistant?
Yes, it has moderate deer resistance. While no arborvitae is completely deer-proof, this variety is less likely to be heavily damaged compared to others.
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Tall Growth
Full Sun
Plant Spacing
| Mature Height | 40' - 100' |
| Mature Spread | 0-5 ft |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Botanical Name | Thuja occidentalis ‘American Pillar’ |
| Hardiness Zones | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| Deer Resistant | Usually |
| Flower Color | Non Flowering |
| Family | Cupressaceae |
| Light Needs | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Size | #7 Container |
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