North Pole® Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis)

North Pole® has deep green evergreen foliage. It has a narrow, upright columnar habit that is perfect for narrow sites as a specimen or screen. Also, use as a green wall for year-round privacy or as a bold accent plant in mixed borders. 10-15 feet tall and 3-5 feet wide at maturity Hardy in zones 3-8, be sure to check your USDA zone to ensure success Plant in part to full sun (4+ hours daily) Space plants 5-7 feet apart for best results Maintains upright columnar green foliage year-round Great for landscapes, hedges, screening, as a focal point Native to North America, Fall Interest, Winter Interest Our deciduous shrubs are entering their natural dormancy phase. As part of this process, foliage is turning colors, drying out, and falling off—this is completely normal! Shedding leaves helps the plants conserve energy and prepare for the next growing season. Rest assured, your shrubs will wake up and thrive again when it's time in your growing zone. Dormancy is how they prepare for a healthy, vibrant comeback as the seasons change! Care: Fertilize with Proven Winners Continuous Release Plant Food in spring and mid-summer. Does not strictly require pruning, though it does tolerate it well. Prune in spring before new growth begins.   Shipping Info: Enjoy free shipping on orders over $125 Size at shipping varies by the season and plant Quart shrubs are 5-8" tall at shipment 1-Gallon shrubs are 6-24" tall at shipment Shrubs shipped Nov-Apr will arrive dormant; shrubs shipped Apr-Oct will arrive green or in bloom