{"product_id":"american-pillar-thuja","title":"American Pillar Thuja – Narrow Columnar Arborvitae","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAmerican Pillar Thuja – The Narrowest, Tallest Arborvitae for Maximum Privacy in Minimum Space\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen space is tight but privacy is non-negotiable, the \u003cstrong\u003eAmerican Pillar Thuja\u003c\/strong\u003e is the answer. One of the narrowest columnar arborvitae varieties available, American Pillar grows in a dramatically upright, pencil-thin form — reaching 20–30 ft. tall while staying just 3–4 ft. wide at maturity. That means you get a towering, dense privacy screen without sacrificing precious yard space to a wide-spreading hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCold-hardy to Zone 3, deer resistant, and fast-growing, American Pillar is the premier choice for narrow side yards, property line screens, urban gardens, and any situation where you need maximum height in minimum width. Available from 8–10 inch starters through established 5–6 ft. trees, with a money-saving \u003cstrong\u003e10-Pack\u003c\/strong\u003e for complete privacy hedgerows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You’ll Love American Pillar Thuja\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUltra-Narrow Form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stays just 3–4 ft. wide at maturity — one of the narrowest columnar arborvitae available, ideal for tight spaces where wider trees won’t fit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImpressive Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reaches 20–30 ft. tall — a towering privacy screen that blocks second-story views and provides complete visual separation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast-Growing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–3 ft. of growth per year under good conditions — effective screening within 3–5 years from planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Cold Hardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy to Zone 3 — one of the most cold-tolerant arborvitae varieties available, thriving in the harshest northern winters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Significantly more resistant to deer browsing than standard arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) — a critical advantage in suburban and rural landscapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRich Green, No Winter Bronzing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Holds its rich green color through winter without the yellowing or bronzing that affects many arborvitae varieties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDense, Year-Round Privacy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thick, overlapping evergreen foliage provides effective screening 365 days a year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow Maintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Once established, requires minimal care — no regular pruning needed to maintain its naturally columnar form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanning Your Privacy Screen – Spacing \u0026amp; 10-Pack Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a dense, continuous privacy screen, plant American Pillar Thuja \u003cstrong\u003e3–5 feet apart\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its naturally narrow form means canopies merge quickly at this spacing. A \u003cstrong\u003e10-Pack\u003c\/strong\u003e covers approximately \u003cstrong\u003e30–50 linear feet\u003c\/strong\u003e of screening — ideal for side yards, property lines, and pool enclosures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2–3 ft. 10-Pack ($999.95):\u003c\/strong\u003e Best value — ~$100\/tree. Full screening in 4–5 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor larger projects, combine multiple 10-Packs. The narrow mature width means you can plant more trees per linear foot than wider varieties, achieving denser screening faster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Zones \u0026amp; Care Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zones 3–8. American Pillar is one of the most cold-hardy arborvitae varieties available — an excellent choice for northern gardens where many other privacy screen trees are not reliably hardy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade. Full sun (6+ hours daily) produces the densest growth and best screening. Tolerates partial shade but with reduced density and a slightly looser form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a deep root system. Once established, moderately drought-tolerant. Deep, infrequent watering is preferred. Avoid waterlogged conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adaptable to a wide range of soils — clay, loam, and sandy soils are all tolerated. Prefers moist, well-draining soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0–7.5).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 3–5 ft. apart for a privacy hedge. The narrow mature width allows tighter spacing than most arborvitae, achieving a denser screen faster. For specimen or windbreak planting, 6–8 ft. spacing allows full natural development.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring during the first 2–3 years to support rapid establishment. Established trees in average soils typically need little to no fertilization.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimal pruning needed — the naturally columnar form is self-maintaining. If desired, lightly tip-prune in late spring after new growth hardens to encourage additional density. Avoid cutting back into bare interior wood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e American Pillar holds its rich green color through winter without bronzing — a key advantage over standard Thuja occidentalis varieties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–30 ft. tall, 3–4 ft. wide — an exceptionally narrow, space-efficient columnar form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompare With Another Great Thuja\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed a faster-growing option with a slightly wider, denser canopy? Our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/thuja-virginian\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThuja Virginian™ (Baby Giant Thuja)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e grows 2–3 ft. per year with exceptional cold hardiness to Zone 4 and a slightly broader form that fills in faster for mid-range privacy needs. Together, American Pillar and Thuja Virginian™ cover the full spectrum of columnar arborvitae options for any space or climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUltra-narrow, towering, and cold-hardy to Zone 3 — the American Pillar Thuja is the definitive privacy screen solution for tight spaces and northern gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Live Good Logistics","offers":[{"title":"8-10 inches \/ Single","offer_id":51878947717400,"sku":"EVE-THU-AME-810-2G","price":99.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2-3 ft. \/ 2-3ft. \/ Single","offer_id":51878947750168,"sku":"EVE-THU-AME-23-2G","price":89.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2-3ft. \/ 10-Pack","offer_id":51878947782936,"sku":"EVE-THU-AME-23-2G-10PACK","price":849.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3-4 ft. \/ Single","offer_id":51878947815704,"sku":"EVE-THU-AME-34-2G","price":109.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5-6 ft. \/ Single","offer_id":51878947848472,"sku":"EVE-THU-AME-56-7G","price":219.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2-3 ft \/ Single","offer_id":51878947881240,"sku":"EVE-THU-AME-23-3G","price":149.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4-5 ft. \/ Single","offer_id":51878947914008,"sku":"EVE-THU-AME-45-7G","price":199.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1110\/4944\/files\/AP-June-2012-49-Pillars-_-MavisFiddle-Leaf-Fig-ISD11-altered-from-grower.jpg?v=1774871237","url":"https:\/\/www.hendersongardensupply.com\/products\/american-pillar-thuja","provider":"Henderson Garden Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}