American Arborvitae -- Thuja occidentalis

• The narrow, pyramid shape makes it a natural choice for windbreaks.


• Tall and elegant, it requires almost no care when used as a hedge or screen.


• Pairs of these hardy trees make great accents for doors and garden gates while single specimens soften house corners.


• In the wild single specimens commonly grow 40' to 60' with a spread of 15'. In urban settings a height of 20' to 30' with a 12' spread is more typical.


• Plant 3 feet apart for hedge.


• (zones 3-7)