Full Speed A Hedge? American Pillar Arborvitae - Thuja occidentalis 'American Pillar'

Full Speed A Hedge® American Pillar Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis 'American Pillar')

The Full Speed A Hedge® American Pillar Arborvitae, botanically known as Thuja occidentalis 'American Pillar', is one of the fastest-growing arborvitae privacy trees available for American landscapes. Known for its narrow shape and rapid growth of more than 3 feet per year once established, this evergreen quickly forms a tall, living privacy screen. Homeowners often buy Full Speed A Hedge® American Pillar Arborvitae online because it delivers fast results while taking up very little horizontal space.

Landscaping Uses

The Full Speed A Hedge® American Pillar Arborvitae tree is widely used for privacy hedges, boundary screens, wind protection, and vertical evergreen accents. Its naturally narrow growth makes it ideal for tight side yards, fence lines, driveways, and property borders where a traditional hedge might be too wide. When planted in rows, these trees create a tall green wall that blocks neighbors, softens fences, and provides year-round coverage without requiring constant pruning.

Specifications

Height: 25–30 ft
Width: 4 ft
Growth Rate: Fast
Sun: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water: Moderate during establishment, Low once established
Soil: Adaptable to most well-drained soils
USDA Zones: 3–8

Why Homeowners Love It

• Extremely fast-growing evergreen for quick privacy
• Very narrow growth habit ideal for small spaces
• Dense foliage provides year-round screening
• Highly resilient to heat, cold, wind, and ice

Planting & Care

Full Speed A Hedge® American Pillar Arborvitae trees are easy to establish and thrive in a wide range of climates. Plant in a location that receives full sun for best growth, using a hole about twice the width of the root ball and the same depth. Backfill with native soil and water thoroughly after planting. Regular watering during the first year helps develop strong roots, but once established, these trees become low maintenance and require little to no pruning unless you wish to control height.