The American Pillar - Thuja Arborvitae
The New, Narrow and Natural Screen of Choice!
Grown locally in Beautiful Woodstock Georgia
The Original and Authentic "American Pillar Arborvitae" will grow well north to Canada
Zones 3 thru 8 - Click for zone map
Introducing the new American Pillar Arborvitae
► Fast growing (up to 3’ per year after 1st year planted)
►Tall, very narrow, and dense
► Grows to 4 to 5 feet in diameter
► Grows to 25 - 30 feet at full maturity
► Highly resistant to wind and ice damage - strong root system
► Disease, insect, and deer resistant
► Little need to spray, trim, or shape
► Natures answer to noise and visual pollution
► Transplants easily
► More economical than many board fences
► Perfect for screening in limited spaces
► Terrific as an ornamental
The American Pillar Arborvitae (the original sport* shown at the left), grew to 21 feet tall and only 4 feet wide in 7 years from an 18” plant in a field of 500 ordinary Thuja Arborvitae.
* A sport in botanical Terms, is a plant that because of a mix-up of its genes or similar accident is significantly different than its parent. Most of the better cultivars of our better ornamental shrubs, trees, fruits, etc. originated as sports. The “American Pillar” is the result of one such beneficial event. Our U.S. Plant Patent is # USPP20,209 P2.
► Fast growing (up to 3’ per year after 1st year planted)
►Tall, very narrow, and dense
► Grows to 4 to 5 feet in diameter
► Grows to 25 - 30 feet at full maturity
► Highly resistant to wind and ice damage - strong root system
► Disease, insect, and deer resistant
► Little need to spray, trim, or shape
► Natures answer to noise and visual pollution
► Transplants easily
► More economical than many board fences
► Perfect for screening in limited spaces
► Terrific as an ornamental
The American Pillar Arborvitae (the original sport* shown at the left), grew to 21 feet tall and only 4 feet wide in 7 years from an 18” plant in a field of 500 ordinary Thuja Arborvitae.
* A sport in botanical Terms, is a plant that because of a mix-up of its genes or similar accident is significantly different than its parent. Most of the better cultivars of our better ornamental shrubs, trees, fruits, etc. originated as sports. The “American Pillar” is the result of one such beneficial event. Our U.S. Plant Patent is # USPP20,209 P2.
BEFORE
The American Pillars were approximately 4 feet in height when planted. 2 1/2 years later The American Pillars stand at approximately 9-10' tall and just under 3 feet wide in picture at below.
AFTER - Click image to enlarge
Click image to enlarge!
This picture at right is the same stand of trees,
standing at 3 feet in diameter and 18-20 feet tall,
just 5 years after planting the original 4 foot tall trees.
standing at 3 feet in diameter and 18-20 feet tall,
just 5 years after planting the original 4 foot tall trees.
John and Mavis Houser
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As patent developer of the new American Pillar Arborvitae, the late John Houser was a propagator, nurseryman/grower, installer, and promoter of the "American Pillar" Arborvitae. This is a new cultivator with the unique ability to rapidly grow very tall and dense, while remaining very narrow. The American Pillar fills a real need with homeowners, residential and industrial builders. We know of no other plant that has the ability to grow so tall, dense and rapid, while maintaining its very narrow stance. In an era of larger houses on smaller lots, this evergreen will, in a short time, achieve privacy for back yards, swimming pools, and yes, even second story decks!
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Some Facts on the American Pillar
FAQ: How long will they live?
Longer than you or I. The oldest living specimen of the specie (parent of American Pillar) is over 500 years.
FAQ: How tall do they grow?
Approximately 3 feet a year after the first year. Very rapidly until they reach 20 to 23'. After that, slower, ultimately 30'.
FAQ: How long will they live?
Longer than you or I. The oldest living specimen of the specie (parent of American Pillar) is over 500 years.
FAQ: How tall do they grow?
Approximately 3 feet a year after the first year. Very rapidly until they reach 20 to 23'. After that, slower, ultimately 30'.
FAQ: Won't I still need to have a board fence for my dog?
You can make the American Pillar screen fence a dog, child, and even deer by adding a welded wire fence right next to the screen. The wire fence is very inexpensive and soon enough, totally invisible!
FAQ: Do I need to shear/trim them?
NO. Very little, if any maintenance is needed to keep the slender columnar shape of the American Pillar.
You can make the American Pillar screen fence a dog, child, and even deer by adding a welded wire fence right next to the screen. The wire fence is very inexpensive and soon enough, totally invisible!
FAQ: Do I need to shear/trim them?
NO. Very little, if any maintenance is needed to keep the slender columnar shape of the American Pillar.
