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Which arborvitae hedge is right for me?

Compare stats for the three most common arborvitae varieties for hedges to see if Full Speed A Hedge 'American Pillar' is the right choice for your landscape.
  Full Speed A Hedge 'American Pillar' 'Green Giant' Emerald Green (aka 'Emerald' or 'Smaragd')




Botanical name Thuja occidentalis Thuja standishii x
T. plicata
Thuja occidentalis




Where developed Woodstock, Georgia U.S. National Arboretum by way of Denmark Denmark




Native to Eastern North America Hybrid of Japanese and western North American species Eastern North America




Height 25-30' 50-60' 12-14'




Width 3-5' 15-20' 3-4'




Growth rate Fast Fast Medium




Color Green in summer and winter Green in summer, bronze in winter Green in summer, some yellowing in winter in cold areas




Hardiness /
heat tolerance
USDA zone 3 / 
USDA zone 7
USDA zone 5 /
USDA zone 8
USDA zone 3 /
USDA zone 7




Number of plants needed for 20' of hedge 8 4-5 8-9




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