The American Pillar Thuja Arborvitae
The Narrow, Natural Screen of Choice!
Proprietor - Mavis Houser Developed by - John Houser
Operations Manager - Eric Renz Phone: 404-861-8320
Located in Woodstock, Georgia 30188
www.americanpillarnursery.com e-mail: 1americanpillar@gmail.com
For Sales and General Information,
contact: Eric Renz ericrenz@gmail.com
John and Mavis Houser
Introducing the new American Pillar arborvitae
► Fast growing (3-4’ per year after 1st year planted)
►Tall, very narrow, and dense
► Grows to 3 - 4 feet in diamiter
► 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, even up to 12 feet
► Much more economical than many board fences
► The answer to screening in limited spaces
► Terrific as an ornamental
The American Pillar arborvitae (the original sport* shown at top left), grew to 21 feet tall and only 3-4 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 that were significantly better than the parent that the owner was granted a U.S. patent. The “American Pillar” is the result of one such beneficial event. Our U.S. Plant Patent is # USPP20,209 P2.
► Fast growing (3-4’ per year after 1st year planted)
►Tall, very narrow, and dense
► Grows to 3 - 4 feet in diamiter
► 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, even up to 12 feet
► Much more economical than many board fences
► The answer to screening in limited spaces
► Terrific as an ornamental
The American Pillar arborvitae (the original sport* shown at top left), grew to 21 feet tall and only 3-4 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 that were significantly better than the parent that the owner was granted a U.S. patent. The “American Pillar” is the result of one such beneficial event. Our U.S. Plant Patent is # USPP20,209 P2.
BEFORE
The picture below is the same scene 2 1/2 years later. The boat and RV
may still be there, but all you see is one happy woman!
Men, is there a lesson here?
may still be there, but all you see is one happy woman!
Men, is there a lesson here?
AFTER - Click image to enlarge
The American Pillar arborbitae were spaced at 24" intravals and
were approximately 4 feet in height. Then 2 1/2 years later
The American Pillars stand at approximately 9-10' tall and just
under 3 feet wide in picture at left!
were approximately 4 feet in height. Then 2 1/2 years later
The American Pillars stand at approximately 9-10' tall and just
under 3 feet wide in picture at left!
Click image to enlarge!
This picture at left 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.
Note Toyota van at middle right of picture and
top of neighbors home, top middle of picture!
standing at 3 feet in diameter and 18-20 feet tall,
just 5 years after planting the original 4 foot tall trees.
Note Toyota van at middle right of picture and
top of neighbors home, top middle of picture!
Please note the 3 foot yardstick!
As patent developer of the new American Pillar arborvitae, the late John Houser (1924-2011) was not exactly a specialist. He was 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!
The American Pillar has no equal for screening homes or entire subdivisions from the noise of
busy streets without spreading wide and eating up valuable space, walkways and driveways. It cost less overall than a wood fence or any other tall plant screening. Then let's consider the beauty of an "American Pillar" screen! *Many board fences are in need of replacement or of continued costly maintenance during a ten year period.
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'. Some people top them off for a hedge at 10' to 16' which slows their growth markedly.
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'. Some people top them off for a hedge at 10' to 16' which slows their growth markedly.
FAQ: Won't I still need to have a board fence for my dog?
We 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: Can I shear/trim them?
YES and more easily maintained to size than any of the larger evergreens.
See picture below. . .
We 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: Can I shear/trim them?
YES and more easily maintained to size than any of the larger evergreens.
See picture below. . .
