Full Speed A Hedge® American Pillar Arborvitae

Full Speed A Hedge® Arborvitae Is The Perfect Privacy Tree For Smaller Spaces

Grows Up to 3 Feet Per Year Into a Tall, Narrow, Year-Round Privacy Screen

• Up to 3 ft. of growth per year making it one of the fastest-growing arborvitae varieties available.
• Tall, narrow columnar habit reaches 15 to 20 ft. tall and just 3 to 4 ft. wide at maturity.
• Dense, evergreen foliage provides consistent screening and wind protection through all four seasons.
• Exceptionally cold-hardy through USDA Zones 3–8; tolerates temperatures down to -40°F.
• Low-maintenance once established as it holds its columnar shape without regular pruning.

If you've been waiting on a privacy hedge that just won't seem to get there, the Full Speed A Hedge® American Pillar Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis 'American Pillar') was designed specifically with that frustration in mind. This is a newer generation of evergreen arborvitae bred for speed, narrowness, and reliability. Exactly the kind of plant that makes a noticeable difference in a single growing season and keeps pushing year after year. Plant a row of these along a property line or fence and you're looking at a dense, living privacy wall that fills in faster than almost anything else you can put in the ground.

What Makes the American Pillar® Arborvitae Special?

Impressive Growth Rate: Up to 3 feet of growth per year under good conditions, American Pillar delivers on that rate consistently. For a gardener who has planted slower arborvitae and watched them inch along for years, that difference is genuinely significant. A hedge that would take a decade with other varieties starts looking like a real screen within a few seasons.

Narrow Enough to Fit Wherever: The columnar form stays naturally tight at 3 to 4 feet wide even as the tree climbs toward 20 to 30 feet. That narrow footprint is one of the defining advantages of this variety. You can plant it close to a fence, along a property boundary with limited depth, or in a side yard corridor where a wider-spreading evergreen simply wouldn't work.

Year-Round Evergreen Foliage: The dense, rich green foliage holds its color through every season, which means the privacy screen you're building doesn't go bare in winter when you might actually want it most. Cold is not a concern either as American Pillar is one of the hardiest arborvitae available, tolerating extreme cold down to -40°F across Zones 3 through 8.

How to Care for 'American Pillar' Arborvitae

• Plant in full sun to partial shade; at least 4 hours of direct sun per day keeps growth strong and foliage dense.
• Prefers moist, well-drained soil; consistent moisture during establishment is important for getting that fast growth rate off to the right start.
• Water regularly through the first growing season; once the root system is established, the tree becomes considerably more self-sufficient
• Mulch around the base to retain soil moisture and reduce weed competition — a simple step that pays real dividends with fast-growing plants like this one.
• When planting in rows for a hedge or screen, space trees about 3 to 4 feet apart for a solid privacy barrier that fills in quickly.
• Feed in early spring with our Liquid Arborvitae Fertilizer to support that vigorous seasonal push; consistent nutrition through the growing season is one of the easiest ways to maximize annual growth.

Thuja Full Speed A Hedge Arborvitae doesn't mess around with growth. With its fast growth rate, it can reach its full height in just a few years. The Full Speed A Hedge 'American Pillar' Arborvitae is here to give you year-round evergreen foliage and the privacy you've been craving.

Why Buy from Perfect Plants Nursery

When you shop for American Pillar Arborvitae online, make sure you are buying directly from a trusted grower, like us. Every American Pillar Arborvitae that leaves our nursery was grown right here in Florida and shipped direct to your door. We have been a family-run farm selling premium trees and shrubs since 1980. We want yours to perform, and we stand behind everything we ship.

From our farm to your door, you will get healthy, high-quality plants, ensuring they arrive ready to thrive. 

Create your private backyard oasis and get rid of nosy neighbors. Buy the Full Speed A Hedge® American Pillar Arborvitae from Perfect Plants today! Looking for something different? Find more perfect plants in our entire collection of privacy trees for sale.