North Pole® Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis 'Art Boe') is a narrow, upright evergreen prized for its dense green foliage, naturally columnar habit, and excellent year-round structure. Growing approximately 10-15 feet tall while remaining only 3-5 feet wide, it provides useful height and privacy without taking up the space required by broader evergreen varieties.
Its dense foliage maintains attractive green color throughout the year and develops a naturally tidy, upright form that requires very little pruning. North Pole is particularly useful along property lines, foundations, fences, driveway entrances, and other areas where a narrow evergreen is needed.
Its combination of cold hardiness, manageable size, and naturally refined form makes North Pole an excellent choice for residential landscapes, formal plantings, narrow privacy screens, or as a vertical evergreen accent.
More About North Pole Arborvitae
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Low Maintenance
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Moderate Growing
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Evergreen
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Native Species Cultivar
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Year-Round Privacy
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Privacy Screen, Property Line, Foundation Planting, Fence Line, Driveway Entrance, Accent
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Narrow, Columnar Habit
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Excellent for Tight Spaces
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Dense Green Foliage
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Excellent Cold Hardiness
Height: 10-15 Feet
Spread: 3-5 Feet
Hardiness Zone: 3-7
Characteristics
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Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Part Sun
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Season of Interest: Year Round
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Soil Moisture: Average to Moist, Well Draining
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Attributes: Evergreen, Narrow, Upright, Columnar, Dense
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Foliage Color: Rich Green
Care & Maintenance Tips
Planting:
Plant in full sun to part sun for the densest growth and strongest upright form. North Pole prefers fertile, well-drained soil with consistent moisture. Its narrow habit makes it particularly useful where planting space is limited or where a more formal vertical evergreen is desired.
Watering:
Water consistently and deeply during the first growing season to establish a strong root system. Continue supplemental watering during hot or dry periods, particularly during the first few years after planting. Once established, North Pole performs best with average to consistent moisture.
Fertilizing:
Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer formulated for trees and evergreens in early spring if needed. Avoid excessive fertilization, particularly on newly planted trees.
Pruning:
Very little pruning is required. North Pole naturally develops a dense, narrow form. Light trimming can be performed to maintain a particularly formal appearance, but avoid cutting deeply into old, leafless wood.
Winter Care:
Maintain adequate soil moisture going into winter, particularly during the first few years after planting. Its excellent cold hardiness makes North Pole a dependable choice for colder climates, although young plants can still benefit from protection in extremely exposed locations.
