Meet the Breeder
Art Boe
Faribault, MN
NORTH POLE®
Arborvitae
Thuja occidentalis
'Art Boe'
USPP 22,174; CBR 3912
- Space saving habit
- Evergreen
- Native to North America
Strongly pyramidal with a very narrow habit. North Pole® arborvitae is a narrow columnar selection of 'Wintergreen' has excellent hardiness and dark green winter foliage color. Fast growing, with a handsome, dense habit. More narrow than 'Emerald Green'. Selected by Art Boe of Faribault, MN, it is resistant to winter burn.
USDA Zone 3 - 7 (-40°F/-40°C)
Exposure Full sun, Part sun
Height 10 - 15'
Width 3 - 5'
Finish Time 1 season
Type Evergreen
Foliage Color Green
Liner Sizes 2 1/4", 4", Quick Turn
General Care
Soil Adaptable in terms of pH; best growth is in moderately moist, cool, fertile soils.
Pruning Does not strictly require pruning, though it does tolerate it well. Prune in spring before new growth begins.
Uses Hedges; screening; mixed borders; foundation plantings; specimen.
Growing Tips Tolerates heat and drought once established. Keep watered after pruning to minimize browning; this is also an effective strategy to minimize winter damage to foliage in cold areas.
Features: Evergreen, Salt tolerant, Winter interest, Alkaline soil, Clay soil, Native
Filters: Botanical genus: Thuja, Common name: Arborvitae, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 3, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Green foliage
Features: Evergreen, Salt tolerant, Winter interest, Alkaline soil, Clay soil, Native
Filters: Botanical genus: Thuja, Common name: Arborvitae, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 3, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Green foliage