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Full Speed A Hedge® American Pillar Arborvitae Care
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Sunlight This tree thrives in full sun, with at least 4 to 6 hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight per day.
Watering Water your tree regularly for the first six months. Once established, rainwater should be sufficient.
Fertilizing The American Pillar should not require any extra fertilizer unless you notice slow or stalled growth.
One of the Fastest Growing Privacy Screens
Why Full Speed A Hedge® American Pillar Arborvitaes?
The Full Speed A Hedge® American Pillar is one of our most popular varieties due to its fast, full growth. After the first year, this tree grows more than 3 feet every year until it reaches its mature height. Plus, since it's extremely narrow, it’s an ideal screen for even tighter spaces.
And there's simply no better option for a privacy screen because it's cheaper than a traditional fence. The Full Speed A Hedge® American Pillar’s dense growth habit and manageable width make it perfect for borders, street hedging and beyond. Since it can grow up to 30 feet, it's even well-suited as a buffer for second-story balconies and decks. Even better? It’s resistant to extreme heat, cold, wind, and ice, so it's super strong. A little watering and it's good to grow!
Why Fast-Growing-Trees.com is Better
First, there's no need to worry about replanting - this tree will offer privacy and beauty for generations. Whether you want to save money and create a natural fence, or you just want to enjoy the deep green, dense leaves next to entryways, the Full Speed A Hedge® American Pillar shines. But the best part is that it’s grown and monitored at our nursery so that it’s a proven performer when it arrives to your door. And we ship your Full Speed A Hedge® American Pillar with its root ball and health intact for best results.
This fresh, full variety of Arborvitae has impressed tree lovers around the country, and it's in high demand. Order your own Full Speed A Hedge® American Pillar Arborvitae today, before it’s gone!
Planting & Care
1. Planting: The Full Speed A Hedge® American Pillar Arborvitae can be planted in any soil or air condition, but it needs to be placed in a spot that receives full sun (6 to 8 hours of sunlight per day). Plant in a hole twice as wide, but just as deep as the root ball. There is no need to amend the soil. Water thoroughly after planting to establish roots.
2. Watering: This tree can tolerate wet or dry conditions. Be sure to water the tree weekly in its young life to ensure proper growth. Try to maintain even moisture for the first year.
3. Pruning: This tree does not require any pruning, fertilizing or pest or disease management. If you want to reduce the size, you can prune off the top once it reaches over 10 feet. This will stunt the growth and allow you to customize your screen size.
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Shipping Details
Estimated Shipping Time: Most orders ship immediately. As noted on the website, some items are seasonal, and may only ship in spring or fall. Once your order is shipped, you'll receive an email with a tracking number.
| Amount of Order | Shipping Charge |
|---|---|
| Less than $129 | $19.95 |
| $129 + | FREE SHIPPING! |
Product Details
| Mature Height: | 25-30 ft. |
| Mature Width: | 4 ft. |
| Sunlight: | Full Sun |
| Growth Rate: | Fast |
| Botanical Name: | Thuja occidentalis 'American Pillar' |
| Does Not Ship To: | AZ |
| Grows Well In Zones: | 3-8 outdoors |
| Your Growing Zone: | # |
Growing Zones: 3-8 outdoors
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United StatesAwesome Trees!
A friend recommended Fast Growing Trees so I ordered 10 of the Full Speed A Hedge American Pillar Aborvitaes. The website said the trees would be 2-3 feet tall when they arrived, but I was pleasantly surprised that they were actually 3 to 4 feet tall, very healthy and perfectly packaged for shipping. I didn't receive 4 of the 10 trees and when I contacted customer service I spoke with a representative who took care of the problem and within 4 days I received the missing trees. Great trees, great customer service...very happy!!
United StatesGrow fast
Love my thuja trees. Can already see some growth after a couple months.
United StatesJust ordered
I called 2x asking questions b4 I made my purchases. Was hesitant about ordering live nursery stock online too. OMG! The customer service reps were wonderful! So helpful and knowledgeable. FastGrowingTrees.com nailed it with their reps!
United StatesFull Speed A Hedge…
Great experience overall! Had never purchased trees online before. Process very easy and FAST. All 20 arrived in excellent condition. Planted, mulched and watered the day they arrived. Now, just waiting for time to pass and see how they grow and fill in. Bought to hide unsightly neighbor. Can’t grow fast enough
United StatesAmAmerican pillar thuja
Purchased these trees in July 2021 it is now July 2022 and look how much they’ve grown They are approximately 52 inches tall in one year