Nursery.ca | Thuja occidentalis 'Private Jet'

Latin name

Thuja occidentalis 'Private Jet'

Common name

Western thuja 'Private Jet'

Type

Conifer for hedge

Family

Cupressaceae

Thuja occidentalis ‘Private Jet’, commonly known as ‘Private Jet’ American arborvitae, is an evergreen conifer with a narrow, pyramidal habit, ideal for creating structured hedges in confined spaces. Its naturally compact and dense silhouette forms a uniform screen without requiring frequent pruning. Its glossy dark green foliage maintains a beautiful color all year round, sometimes with a slight bronze tint in winter. With moderate growth, it establishes quickly while maintaining a controlled width, making it an excellent choice for property lines, alignments, or formal plantings. Thuja occidentalis ‘Private Jet’ prefers cool, well-drained soil and tolerates various soil types. Very hardy and reliable, it offers long-lasting privacy and structure in cold climates.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone

Zone 3

Exposure

Sun to partial shade

Watering

Moderate, water regularly during establishment

Fertilization

Compost in the spring if needed

Soil type

Cool, well-drained, tolerates ordinary soil

Minimum temperature

-40°C

Blooming period

Spring

Flower color

Not applicable

Fruiting

Small green cones turning brown.

Foliage color

Green

Foliage type

Persistent

Shape

Columnar

Height

4 m (13 ft)

Width

3 ft (1 m)

Growth rate

Moderate

Pets

The availability of our plants varies depending on arrivals, seasons, nursery production and supplier availability. Some varieties may be offered for a limited time only, depending on their natural cycle or current stock. These plant profiles are designed to guide and inspire you when choosing plants for the garden, landscaping projects, containers or long-lasting outdoor arrangements.