American Pillar Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis ‘American Pillar’) is a fast-growing, narrow evergreen prized for its towering height, dense foliage, and strong vertical form—making it one of the best choices for creating quick, low-maintenance privacy screens. With a mature height of 25–30 feet and a slim width of just 3–5 feet, this arborvitae is perfect for tight spaces where you need year-round coverage without sacrificing valuable garden space. Its vibrant green, scale-like foliage maintains its color throughout the winter, offering four-season interest and effective visual and wind screening.

One of the most popular privacy hedge plants, American Pillar Arborvitae, is cold-hardy in USDA Zones 3–8 and thrives in full sun to partial shade. It adapts well to a variety of soil types, provided the soil is well-drained. Once established, this arborvitae is low-maintenance, deer-resistant, and drought-tolerant, making it ideal for suburban landscapes, property borders, poolside enclosures, and noise buffers along roads. Its strong, upright habit and rapid growth—up to 3 feet per year—make it an excellent alternative to slower-growing evergreens like Emerald Green Arborvitae.

Whether planted in rows for a formal hedge or as individual specimens to punctuate the landscape, American Pillar Arborvitae delivers structure, elegance, and dependable coverage. It requires minimal pruning to maintain its shape and can be planted 3 feet apart for a fast-forming wall of greenery. American Pillar Arborvitae is a top-tier choice for homeowners seeking a stylish, space-saving privacy solution with a strong visual impact.