Full Speed A Hedge American Arborvitae

About this plant

Elevate your landscape with the 'Full Speed A Hedge' American Arborvitae, a superior selection of Thuja occidentalis renowned for its exceptionally fast, upright growth and compact, columnar form. This cultivar stands out for its vibrant, rich green foliage that maintains its color beautifully throughout the year, providing a consistent backdrop of lush greenery. Ideal for creating instant privacy, sound barriers, or defining property lines, its naturally narrow habit means less pruning for a formal look, making it a low-maintenance choice for both novice and experienced gardeners. It forms a remarkably dense screen, offering year-round seclusion and elegance without sprawling or requiring excessive space. Whether you're crafting a sophisticated garden boundary, seeking a majestic specimen plant, or enhancing your outdoor living areas with natural beauty, the 'Full Speed A Hedge' American Arborvitae delivers unparalleled performance and aesthetic appeal.

Installation timing

When we're in season, outside of the winter months, our goal is to get your plants installed within about two weeks. That window gives us enough time to secure your plants from our supplier and find a spot on the schedule. Throughout the process we stay in touch through notifications and your existing client portal on the main A Cut Above website, which is separate from this landscaping plants shop.

Care & maintenance

Requires minimal pruning to maintain its tidy, columnar shape, typically only needing light trimming for formal hedging. Water consistently during its first growing season to establish a strong root system. Tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions, but prefers well-drained soil. Fertilize in spring with a balanced evergreen fertilizer.

Watering suggestions

Proper watering is the single most important factor in your plant's survival after installation. Newly installed plants have a limited root system and rely on you for consistent moisture while they establish.

• First 2 weeks: Water deeply every day (or every other day in cooler, wet weather), soaking the root ball and surrounding soil.
• Weeks 3–12: Water deeply 2–3 times per week, adjusting for rain, heat, and soil drainage.
• After establishment: Water deeply about once a week during the growing season, and more often in extreme heat or drought.
• How to check: Stick a finger 2–3 inches into the soil near the roots — if it's dry, it's time to water. Deep, less-frequent watering encourages strong roots; shallow daily sprinkles do not.
• Avoid: Overwatering (soggy, waterlogged soil) is just as harmful as underwatering and can drown roots.

Watering needs vary by plant, season, soil, and exposure. Because proper watering is the customer's responsibility after installation, please make sure you understand and can follow these suggestions before ordering.

Good to know: plants and trees purchased from and installed by A Cut Above include a one-year limited warranty from the date of installation. Because plant survival depends heavily on proper watering and care after installation, losses caused by improper care, neglect, animal or chemical damage, or extreme weather are not covered, and we must be given the chance to inspect a struggling plant before it's removed or replaced. Coverage is one replacement per plant. Read our warranty info.