Common Name: North Pole® Arborvitae
Latin Name: Thuja occidentalis 'Art Boe' PP22,174, Can 3,912
Brand: Proven Winners®
Description:
North Pole® Arborvitae is a narrow, upright evergreen with deep green foliage and strong year-round presence. Selected by Art Boe in Minnesota, this cold-hardy cultivar is more slender than ‘Emerald Green’ and resists winter burn better than most. Its columnar shape makes it perfect for tight spaces where vertical interest or privacy is needed. A go-to choice for hedging, screening, or formal accent plantings.
Care Tips:
Plant in full to partial sun. Requires well-drained soil and consistent moisture during establishment. Minimal pruning needed, but may be lightly shaped in summer if desired. Apply a slow-release fertilizer in early spring.
Landscape Uses:
Privacy screen, narrow hedge, vertical accent, foundation planting, mixed border, winter interest plant
Mature Height: 10–15 ft
Mature Width: 3–5 ft
Sun Exposure: Full sun to part sun (minimum 4 hours of direct light)
Cold Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 3–8
Habit: Upright, columnar
Foliage: Dark green year-round; holds winter color well
Flower: Insignificant (grown for foliage)
Soil pH: Prefers slightly acidic to neutral (pH 6.0–7.5)
