Thuja, Arborvitae 'North Pole®' (Large)
- Sun Preference
- Full-Sun, Part-Sun
As low as $209.00
Description
A selection of ‘Wintergreen’ having a narrow, columnar form and dark green, burn resistant foliage. Retains its green color throughout the winter.
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Details
North Pole® Arborvitae | Thuja occidentalis 'Art Boe'
Height: 15 feet
Spread: 5 feet
Sunlight: full sun to partial shade
Hardiness Zone: 3a
Other Names: Eastern White Cedar
Brand: Proven Winners
Description:
A narrow, columnar evergreen tree with dark green foliage that holds its color in winter; makes an excellent articulation shrub or screen; pruning is not usually needed; very hardy, best with some sun, protect from drying winds
Ornamental Features
North Pole® Arborvitae is a dwarf conifer which is primarily valued in the landscape for its rigidly columnar form. It has dark green evergreen foliage. The scale-like sprays of foliage remain dark green throughout the winter.
Landscape Attributes
North Pole® Arborvitae is a multi-stemmed evergreen shrub with a narrowly upright and columnar growth habit. Its average texture blends into the landscape, but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition.
This is a high maintenance shrub that will require regular care and upkeep. When pruning is necessary, it is recommended to only trim back the new growth of the current season, other than to remove any dieback. It has no significant negative characteristics.
North Pole® Arborvitae is recommended for the following landscape applications;
- Accent
- Vertical Accent
- Hedges/Screening
- Windbreaks and Shelterbelts
Planting & Growing
North Pole® Arborvitae will grow to be about 15 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 5 feet. It has a low canopy, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 50 years or more.
This shrub does best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers to grow in average to moist conditions, and shouldn't be allowed to dry out. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution, and will benefit from being planted in a relatively sheltered location. Consider applying a thick mulch around the root zone in winter to protect it in exposed locations or colder microclimates. This is a selection of a native North American species.
More Information
| Available for Pre-Order | No |
|---|---|
| Tree Type | Evergreen |
| Sun Preference | Full-Sun, Part-Sun |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| Common Family Name | Arborvitae |