North Pole American Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis 'Art Boe' NORTH POLE)
THOO-yah ox-ee-den-TAL-is 'Art Boe' NORTH POLE

Evergreen Perennial Shrub in the Cupressaceae Family
 
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#3 gallon Field $40.79

Unveil the charm of the North Pole American Arborvitae, a stunning narrow evergreen that adds vertical elegance to any garden. Its lush, rich green foliage provides year-round beauty and a perfect backdrop for seasonal decor!

Growing in a very narrow, upright cone shape, makes it a great choice for slim evergreen “windows of opportunity” in the garden.

Pros

  • Evergreen
  • Can grow in a variety of soil and moisture conditions
  • Most varieties require minimal to no pruning to keep their shape
  • Excellent privacy planting
  • North American Native
  • Illinois Nativar

Cons

  • Require part to full sun to thrive
  • May be susceptible to winter wind burn
 

Plant Data

Mature Size 12 - 15 feet tall. 24 - 36 inches wide.
Sun Exposure Partial Shade - Full Sun
Moisture Tolerance Medium
Zones 3a - 7b (Usually hardy to -40° F)
Tags Attracts Birds, Attracts Wildlife, Deer Resistant, Edging, Evergreen, Fall interest, Fast Growth Rate, Formal Garden, Foundation, Full Sun, Good for Accents, Good for Asian Garden, Good for Borders, Good for Hedges, Good for Mass Planting, Grown For Attractive Foliage, Low Maintenance, Medium, Modern Garden, Most Popular, Nativar, Partial Shade, Partial Sun, Perennial, Potentially Allergenic, Rabbit Resistant, Shade Tolerant, Shrub, Thrillers, Tolerant of Loamy Soil, Tolerant of Moist Soil, Well-Drained Soil, Wet Site Tolerant, Winter Interest, Woodland Garden
Bloom Period Non-flowering
Flower Color Non-Flowering
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Field-Grown vs. Greenhouse-Grown Plants

Plants which are well-adapted to our local climate are most often field-grown (outside). Field-grown plants are generally cheaper and have the advantage of already somewhat acclimated to our cold winters, but that means they’re not artificially far along in the spring and tend to bloom at the normal time in our area.

Spring annuals and tender perennials are typically grown in Greenhouses so they can be ready and luxurious exactly when customers want them. Some perennials are also “forced” into early bloom in greenhouses. In May, there can be a very big difference between field-grown and greenhouse-grown plants of the same type. The latter typically look good right away (so they’re a great choice where that’s important), but we typically pay a premium for it.


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