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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

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) — and gardeners often note that it remains beautifully green through snow and winter weather.<br><br>At maturity
North Pole® Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) — bringing a formal yet natural vertical accent to the landscape; vivid green foliage and a refined columnar form
North Pole® Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) — North Pole® Arborvitae is an elegant solution for narrow side yards
North Pole® Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) — as a vertical specimen beside architecture; part of the Proven Winners® collection
North Pole® Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) — upright evergreen arborvitae with dense
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
North Pole® Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) — North Pole® Arborvitae reaches approximately 10 to 15 feet tall with a restrained spread of just 3 to 5 feet; its
North Pole® Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) — conifer / tree for full or half
North Pole® Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) — upright evergreen shrub with the polished structure designers rely on for year-round architecture
North Pole® Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) — bringing a formal yet natural vertical accent to the landscape
North Pole® Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) — Its texture is lush and finely scaled
North Pole® Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) — and structured evergreen backdrops
North Pole® Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) — especially during the first growing season as roots establish
North Pole® Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) — winter protection or repellent may be wise
North Pole® Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) — it is well suited to cold-climate gardens and is recognized for good resistance to winter burn; and gardeners
North Pole® Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) — creating a soft screen without the heaviness of broader conifers; several gardeners report strong growth once
North Pole® Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) — The Thuja occidentalis North Pole® is a narrow; it matures at about 10-15 feet tall and 3-5 feet wide, ideal for
North Pole® Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) — Grow in full sun to part sun with average, well-drained soil and regular moisture while establishing; conifer /
North Pole® Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) — and gardeners often note that it remains beautifully green through snow and winter weather.<br><br>At, image 45
North Pole® Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) — as a vertical specimen beside architecture
North Pole® Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) — vivid green foliage and a refined columnar form; where its foliage stays dense and richly colored
North Pole® Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) — Part of the Proven Winners® collection
North Pole® Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) — particularly for young plants.<br><br>In design work; creating a soft screen without the heaviness of broader
North Pole® Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) — particularly for young plants.<br><br>In design work

Photo courtesy of Proven Winners

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