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North Pole® Arborvitae
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Thuja occidentalis
Narrow upright columnar habit is perfect for narrow sites as a specimen or screen. Little care is needed. Evergreen. Hardy, resists winter burn. Excellent landscape plant.
USDA Zones: 3-8
Plant Specifications
Height
10-15 feet
Spread
3-5 feet
Planting and Care Tips
Plant
Set the North Pole Arborvitae in well-draining soil with the root ball level to the ground, spacing about 3 feet apart for a dense hedge.
Feed
Feed once yearly in early spring with a slow-release balanced evergreen fertilizer.
Water
Keep soil consistently moist, watering deeply once or twice a week until established.
Prune
Lightly trim in late spring to maintain its columnar shape, avoiding cuts into old wood.
Exposure
Plant in full sun to partial shade, with at least 6 hours of sunlight each day for best growth.