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Full Speed A Hedge American Pillar Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis 'American Pillar') — mature, plantedBestseller

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Full Speed A Hedge American Pillar Arborvitae

Thuja occidentalis 'American Pillar'

Fast, ultra-narrow privacy columns that fill in faster than any other arborvitae.

$40

Ships in 1-2 weeks.

Height: 3-4 ft.

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3-4 ft.

$40

Privacy ScreenFast GrowingNarrow HabitDeer Resistant

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Why you'll love it

A fast, easy way to a finished landscape

A fast grower — expect quick, satisfying progress every season.

Growth rate
Fast
Mature size
25 ft. - 30 ft. tall · 3 ft. - 4 ft. wide
Hardy in
USDA zones 3–8
  • Privacy Screen
  • Fast Growing
  • Narrow Habit
  • Deer Resistant

How to space Full Speed A Hedge American Pillar Arborvitae

For a solid, fast-filling privacy screen, plant in a straight row about 3 ft. apart (center to center). For an even denser wall, stagger a second row behind the first.

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The Arbor Buddy difference

Why buy from us

Grown to thrive. Established, well-rooted plants shipped at the right size — not bare twigs.

Matched to your zone. Set your USDA zone and we show you exactly what will flourish where you live.

Backed for a year. Every tree is covered by our 1-Year Alive & Thrive Guarantee.

About this tree

American Pillar is bred for speed and a slim footprint, soaring 25-30 ft. tall while staying just 3-4 ft. wide. It can add up to 3 ft. of growth per year, filling in a dense privacy wall faster than Emerald Green or even Green Giant in tight spaces. Hardy across USDA zones 3-8, it's deer-resistant, cold-tough, and holds rich green color year-round. Plant just 3 ft. apart for an instant-impact living fence where width is limited.

USDA hardiness zones 3–8

Set your zone in the header to see if this tree thrives where you live.

Plant details

Mature height
25 ft. - 30 ft.
Mature width
3 ft. - 4 ft.
Growth rate
Fast
USDA zones
3-8
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Water needs
Moderate
Soil
Adaptable, Well Drained
Spacing
3 ft.

Full planting & care

Planting+

Choose a spot with full sun or partial sun and adaptable, well drained soil. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and just as deep, set the tree so the top of the root ball is level with the ground, backfill, and water in well. Space about 3 ft. from other plants.

Watering+

Water deeply about once a week while it establishes, then ease off as roots take hold.

Fertilizing+

Feed in early spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer formulated for trees and shrubs. A second light feeding in early summer supports vigorous growth. Avoid fertilizing late in the season.

Pruning+

Prune lightly in late winter to shape; for a formal hedge, trim the sides and top once or twice through the growing season to keep it dense.

Frequently asked questions

How is this different from Emerald Green?+

American Pillar grows much faster and taller (25-30 ft.) while staying just as narrow, so it fills in a tall hedge in fewer seasons.

How close together should I plant them?+

Space them just 3 ft. apart for a dense, narrow privacy wall.

How fast will they grow?+

In full sun they can add up to 3 ft. of height per year once established.

What zones do they grow in?+

They are hardy across USDA zones 3 through 8 and are highly deer-resistant.

Shipping

Orders $99+
FREE shipping
Orders under $99
$20 flat
Lead time
Ships in 1–2 weeks via ground carrier

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USDA zones3–85–97–105–97–9

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