Full Speed A Hedge® American Pillar Arborvitae

Full Speed A Hedge® American Pillar is a fast-growing, narrow, columnar form of American arborvitae. Its dense evergreen foliage makes it useful where a tall screen is needed in a relatively narrow planting space. The [Full Speed A Hedge profile](https://fullspeedahedge.com/about-the-plant/) identifies the selection and gives its growing requirements. ## Growing conditions The source lists USDA zones 3–8 and full sun to part shade, with at least four hours of sun daily. Plant in moist, well-drained soil and water regularly until established; established plants tolerate drought. The source gives a mature size of 15–20 feet tall by 3–5 feet wide. Existing numeric dimensions and labels are retained because they are plausible published variation for this selection. The U.S. plant patent identifies ‘American Pillar’ as the denomination and records grant/publication on August 11, 2009 ([USPP20209](https://patents.google.com/patent/USPP20209P2/en)). ## Garden use Use it for a hedge, privacy screen, windbreak, or specimen planting. Its columnar form needs less lateral space than many broad pyramidal arborvitaes, and it can be planted in groups for a continuous screen. ## Maintenance Water consistently during establishment. Once established, prune only if needed to manage the planting; the selection maintains its narrow columnar shape without routine pruning.