{"product_id":"north-pole-arborvitae","title":"North Pole Arborvitae","description":"\u003ch1\u003eA Narrow Hardy Pyramidal Arborvitae for Minnesota Privacy\u003c\/h1\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNorth Pole Arborvitae (\u003cem\u003eThuja occidentalis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Art Boe', sold under the Proven Winners brand) is a narrow zone-3 columnar arborvitae developed for cold-climate privacy hedges. 10–15 feet tall, 5 feet wide, deep dark green color year-round. Reliable to -40°F. Bred specifically for upper Midwest yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eNorth Pole Arborvitae Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003ctable\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eThuja occidentalis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Art Boe'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNorth Pole Arborvitae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10–15 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–5 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate — 12–18 inches per year in Minnesota\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun (6+ hours)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSDA Zones\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–7 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTolerates Minnesota clay-loam.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFoliage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvergreen — dense scaled needles, deep dark green winter color\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReliable to -40°F. Bred for cold-climate winter hardiness.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtect first 1–2 years.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNative Status\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpecies native to Minnesota; 'Art Boe'\/North Pole is a cold-climate cultivar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eNorth Pole Arborvitae Uses in Minnesota Landscapes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eCold-Climate Privacy Hedge\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 3–4 feet apart for closed privacy in 4–6 years. The narrow form fits tight Twin Cities lots; the zone 3 hardiness handles winter without burning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDriveway and Property-Line Accents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePairs of North Pole flank entries cleanly. Holds dark green color through winter without bronzing common in some other cultivars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant North Pole Arborvitae in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eFall — late August through mid-September — is the ideal planting window for evergreens like North Pole Arborvitae. Soil is still warm enough for root development, cool air reduces transplant shock, and the plant gets 6–8 weeks to establish roots before the typical mid-November ground freeze in the Twin Cities. The earlier window matters specifically for evergreens because they continue losing moisture through their needles all winter, so root establishment before freeze is critical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eSpring (late April through May, after ground thaw) is the second-best window — you get a full growing season ahead. Avoid summer planting (June–August) when possible; if you must, water heavily and mulch deeply. Never plant after mid-October or before late April, when frozen ground or frost-heaving will kill new roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant North Pole Arborvitae\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003col\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDig wide, not deep — 2–3x the root ball width, same depth. In heavy clay, dig even wider (3–4x).\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCheck for clay hardpan — if water pools in the hole, break through the clay layer or mound-plant 2–3 inches above grade to improve drainage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBackfill with native soil mixed with 20–30% compost. Don't fill the hole with pure compost — it creates a \"container\" effect that traps water around the roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSpacing — 3–4 feet apart for closed privacy hedge; 5–6 feet for individual specimens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBuild a 3–4 inch water basin around the plant to direct water to the roots. Flatten or remove the basin in late October to prevent ice damage over winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMulch with 2–3 inches of shredded bark or wood chip mulch, kept 2 inches away from the trunk. Do NOT use gravel mulch — it doesn't insulate roots in Minnesota winters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ol\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eWatering North Pole Arborvitae in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eFirst Year Watering Schedule\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWeeks 1–2: Every 1–2 days, deep and slow (15–25 minutes)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMonth 1–2: Every 3–4 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMonth 3–6: Every 5–7 days during active growth; less if rainfall is adequate (Minnesota averages roughly 3 inches\/month June–August)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eStop watering 2–3 weeks before ground freeze (typically late October in Twin Cities metro). Continued late-fall watering can push tender new growth that gets killed by winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOne deep watering in early December is a good idea for evergreens if fall has been dry — it helps the plant resist winter desiccation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eAfter Year One\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eEstablished North Pole Arborvitae rarely needs supplemental water. Water deeply during droughts (2+ weeks of no rain combined with temps above 80°F).\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSoak to 6–8 inches depth, every 7–14 days during dry spells. Let natural rainfall do the rest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eDrip Irrigation in Minnesota\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eDrip works well for North Pole Arborvitae if your beds already have a system. Place emitters 12–18 inches from the trunk. Always blow out lines and shut off the timer by early October — frozen drip lines split.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill North Pole survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — rated to USDA zone 3 (-40°F). Bred for cold-climate performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is North Pole different from American Pillar?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth are narrow columnar zone 3 arborvitaes. American Pillar grows faster (2–3 ft\/year vs. 1–1.5 ft\/year for North Pole) but North Pole holds its narrow form a bit tighter without shearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill deer eat it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, in winter. Protect first-year plants with snow fence or netting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModerate — 12–18 inches per year. A 10-gallon plant reaches mature 10–15 ft in 7–10 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmerican Pillar Arborvitae\u003c\/strong\u003e — Faster-growing narrow companion for layered privacy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHetz Midget Arborvitae\u003c\/strong\u003e — Dwarf globe form anchors the base of North Pole columns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBoxwood 'Green Velvet'\u003c\/strong\u003e — Low globe (3–4 ft) for foundation transitions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Hills Spruce\u003c\/strong\u003e — Larger Minnesota-native evergreen for backyard companion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- tt-enriched --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Many North Pole Arborvitae Do I Need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a closed privacy hedge, plant North Pole 3–4 feet apart (use 3 ft for faster closure, 4 ft to save plants on a longer run):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHedge Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlants at 3 ft\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlants at 4 ft\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e34\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e26\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor standalone accents or entry pairs, give each plant 5–6 feet so the column stays distinct.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNorth Pole Arborvitae Season-by-Season in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh bright-green growth tips the dense column as it adds its first of 12–18 inches for the year; a light shear now (if you shear at all) keeps the line crisp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e A solid, dark-green wall of scaled foliage — full privacy screen mode with essentially no maintenance beyond drought watering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Foliage stays deep green while deciduous neighbors drop; this is the season your hedge starts earning its keep as the yard opens up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e The big differentiator — North Pole holds dark green color to -40°F without the winter bronzing many arborvitae show, and the narrow column sheds snow load well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Minnesota Native   ✔ Evergreen   ✔ Four-Season Interest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant It With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/american-pillar-arborvitae\"\u003eAmerican Pillar Arborvitae\u003c\/a\u003e — the faster-growing column; mix the two for layered, staggered-height privacy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hetz-midget-arborvitae\"\u003eHetz Midget Arborvitae\u003c\/a\u003e — a dwarf globe that anchors the base of the columns in a foundation bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/green-velvet-boxwood\"\u003eGreen Velvet Boxwood\u003c\/a\u003e — a low formal globe to transition from hedge to walkway.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/black-hills-spruce\"\u003eBlack Hills Spruce\u003c\/a\u003e — the native heavyweight evergreen for the backdrop or windbreak layer behind the hedge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs North Pole Arborvitae Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose North Pole if you need a tidy, no-shear privacy column in full sun on a tight Twin Cities lot — it handles clay-loam, shrugs off zone-3 cold, and keeps its dark green color all winter. Not a fit if deer pressure is heavy and you won't protect it: like all arborvitae, deer will browse it in winter, so plan on netting or fencing the first couple of years (or choose a spruce or juniper instead).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#2 Gallon","offer_id":54114222440753,"sku":null,"price":37.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#5 Gallon","offer_id":54114222473521,"sku":null,"price":64.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#7 Gallon","offer_id":54114222506289,"sku":null,"price":91.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#10 Gallon","offer_id":54114222539057,"sku":null,"price":123.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#15 Gallon","offer_id":54114222571825,"sku":null,"price":164.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#20 Gallon","offer_id":54114222604593,"sku":null,"price":205.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5' BB","offer_id":54114222637361,"sku":null,"price":274.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"6' BB","offer_id":54114222670129,"sku":null,"price":315.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"7' BB","offer_id":54114222702897,"sku":null,"price":342.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/img_17_north-pole-arborvitae.jpg?v=1778046969","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/north-pole-arborvitae","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}