Botanical profile
Thuja occidentalis 'American Pillar'
Thuja occidentalis 'American Pillar' is a very narrow, columnar selection of white cedar, recognized for its compact, rigid, and perfectly upright habit, ideal for narrow hedges, visual screens, or border plantings. Its dense, slightly glossy dark green foliage maintains its color year-round without browning in winter. It tolerates pruning, urban pollution, and wind well, while maintaining rapid and uniform growth. This cultivar quickly forms an evergreen hedge with little maintenance and requires well-drained soil in full sun for optimal development. 'American Pillar' combines speed, upright habit, and density, perfect for modern and efficient linear landscaping.
Latin name
Thuja occidentalis American Pillar
Common name
'American Pillar' Cedar
Type
Tree / Shrub
Family
Cupressaceae
Care guide
Growing conditions
Light, soil, water and hardiness
Hardiness zone
Zone 3
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Fertilization
Soil type
Well-drained, rich or medium
Minimum temperature
-40°C
Plant appearance
Blooming, foliage and shape
Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
Pale yellow (male), yellowish green (female)
Fruiting
Foliage color
Shape
Garden structure
Size and growth
Height
6–7 m (20–23 ft)
Width
3–4 ft (0.9–1.2 m)
Growth rate
Moderate
Safe for pets
Pets
The availability of our trees changes with new arrivals and the seasons. Some varieties may only be available for a limited time depending on their natural cycle, nursery production or supplier availability. These product pages are here to guide and inspire your choices for the garden, landscaping projects or the creation of a durable privacy screen.
