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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) — North Pole® Arborvitae reaches approximately 10 to 15 feet tall with a restrained spread of just 3 to 5 feet
North Pole® Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) — well-drained soil and provide regular moisture; upright evergreen arborvitae with dense
North Pole® Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) — well-drained soil and provide regular moisture
North Pole® Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) — making it especially valuable where height is needed but space is limited
North Pole® Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) — or as the “thriller” in large seasonal containers where a refined evergreen presence is desired
North Pole® Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) — A controlled-release fertilizer in spring can support steady, robust growth
North Pole® Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) — especially during the first growing season as roots establish; vivid green foliage held in a clean columnar
North Pole® Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) — Grow in full sun to part sun with average, well-drained soil and regular moisture while establishing
North Pole® Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) — winter protection or repellent may be wise; grow in full sun to part sun with average, well-drained soil and
North Pole® Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) — making it especially valuable where height is needed but space is limited; commonly referred to as North Pole®
North Pole® Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) — In areas with heavy deer or rabbit pressure; or as the “thriller” in large seasonal containers where a refined
North Pole® Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) — Once settled, it is considered easy care, needing little pruning beyond optional light shaping in summer
North Pole® Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) — In areas with heavy deer or rabbit pressure
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