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Whether you have a small yard or just don’t want to spare any more of your precious real estate, North Pole arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) is the perfect choice. Growing just 3-5′ wide but 10-15′ tall, it’s a space-saving evergreen that can be planted in so many different ways: as a distinctive specimen, in sculptural groups, as a narrow hedge, or paired for a touch of formality at entryways. This native arborvitae is very hardy (down to USDA zone 3) and adaptable to various soils and conditions.
Top reasons to grow North Pole arborvitae:
| Dimensions | 3 × 10 ft |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Thuja occidentalis 'Art Boe' PP#22,174, CB#3912 |
| Zone | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Height | 10-15' |
| Width/Spread | 3-.5' |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Part Shade, Part Sun |
| Soil | Average, Moist, Well-drained |
| Uses | Borders, Containers, Hedges, Specimen |
| Features | Alkaline soil, Clay soil, Evergreen, Native, Salt tolerant, Winter Interest |
| Breeder | Art Boe, Faribault, Minnesota |
Light: Full sun (6+hrs/day) to part sun (4-6 hrs/day)
Soil: Any well-drained soil will do
Water: Average water needs
Fertilizing: Nothing special required; apply a granular fertilizer formulated for woody plants in early spring if desired
Pruning: Not required; North Pole arborvitae naturally grows as a narrow column. If you do wish to trim, that may be done in late spring
