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North Pole® Arborvitae

Thuja occidentalis

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Overview

The Thuja occidentalis North Pole® is a narrow, upright evergreen arborvitae with dense, vivid green foliage and a refined columnar form. It matures at about 10-15 feet tall and 3-5 feet wide, ideal for slim screens and vertical accents. Grow in full sun to part sun with average, well-drained soil and regular moisture while establishing. Hardy in USDA Zones 3-8.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 3–7Type Conifer, TreeClimate Temperate
North Pole® Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) — The Thuja occidentalis North Pole® is a narrow
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Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
3–7

Shape & size

Mature height
12–16 Ft.
Mature width
3–5 Ft.

Classification

Type
Conifer, Tree
Family
Cupressaceae
Climate
Temperate

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North Pole® Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) — The Thuja occidentalis North Pole® is a narrow
North Pole® Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) — Part of the Proven Winners® collection; once settled, it is considered easy care, needing little pruning beyond
North Pole® Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) — where its foliage stays dense and richly colored; and structured evergreen backdrops
North Pole® Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) — vivid green foliage held in a clean columnar silhouette; use it in repeated spacing for a slim living screen
North Pole® Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) — vivid green foliage held in a clean columnar silhouette
North Pole® Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) — where its foliage stays dense and richly colored
North Pole® Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) — Several gardeners report strong growth once established; especially during the first growing season as roots
North Pole® Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) — and structured evergreen backdrops; north Pole® Arborvitae is an elegant solution for narrow side yards
North Pole® Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) — Several gardeners report strong growth once established
North Pole® Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) — North Pole® Arborvitae is an elegant solution for narrow side yards; well-drained soil and provide regular
North Pole® Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) — Use it in repeated spacing for a slim living screen
North Pole® Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) — upright evergreen arborvitae with dense; its texture is lush and finely scaled
North Pole® Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) — it is well suited to cold-climate gardens and is recognized for good resistance to winter burn
North Pole® Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) — Its compact footprint and year-round color make it both practical and quietly sophisticated
North Pole® Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) — vivid green foliage and a refined columnar form
North Pole® Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) — A controlled-release fertilizer in spring can support steady, robust growth; in areas with heavy deer or rabbit
North Pole® Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) — It matures at about 10-15 feet tall and 3-5 feet wide, ideal for slim screens and vertical accents; particularly
North Pole® Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) — creating a soft screen without the heaviness of broader conifers
North Pole® Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) — commonly referred to as North Pole® Arborvitae
North Pole® Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) — Once settled, it is considered easy care, needing little pruning beyond optional light shaping in summer; it is
North Pole® Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) — commonly referred to as North Pole® Arborvitae; upright evergreen shrub with the polished structure designers
North Pole® Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) — upright evergreen shrub with the polished structure designers rely on for year-round architecture; north Pole®
North Pole® Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) — Use it in repeated spacing for a slim living screen; the Thuja occidentalis North Pole® is a narrow
North Pole® Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) — Its texture is lush and finely scaled; bringing a formal yet natural vertical accent to the landscape

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