Introducing the new American Pillar Arborvitae

Fast growing (up to 3’ per year after 1st year planted) 
Tall, 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). 
It 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.  

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​The “American Pillar” is the result of one such beneficial event.
Our U.S. Plant Patent is # USPP20,209 P2.

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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.
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AFTER - Click image to enlarge

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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.

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John and Mavis Houser

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!

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.  

​*Many board fences are in need of replacement or of continued costly maintenance during a ten year period. Consider the beauty of an "American Pillar" screen!

 

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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'.

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​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.

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