Thin Man® Arborvitae — Fast-Growing Live Vertical Privacy Tree

Full Speed A Hedge® Thin Man® Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) is the narrowest, most space-efficient privacy tree in its class — a razor-slim columnar evergreen that reaches 12–15 feet tall at just 3–5 feet wide. Faster establishing than Emerald Green, stronger against ice and snow loads, and engineered to hold deep green color through winter without bronzing. The ideal solution for tight urban lot lines, compact patio perimeters, and anywhere vertical height is needed without sacrificing square footage.

Why Gardeners Choose Thin Man Arborvitae

• Exceptionally narrow: 12–15 feet tall at just 3–5 feet wide — the tightest footprint of any arborvitae in its class.
• Fast establishing: Outpaces Emerald Green in growth speed, entering its high-velocity upward phase after the first root-establishment season.
• Holds green through winter: Engineered to resist the bronzing and browning common in lesser thujas during cold months.
• Structurally tough: Superior resistance to ice splitting, heavy snow loads, and wind deformation.
• Disease and pest resistant: Low-maintenance and reliable year after year.
• No pruning needed: Naturally maintains its tight columnar form without shearing.

Planting & Care

• Light: Full sun to part shade; 6+ hours daily for best density and color.
• Soil: Well-drained; dig holes 1 foot deep by 1.5 feet wide, blending one-third aged compost into backfill. Set root ball 2 inches above surrounding soil line.
• Spacing: 3 feet on center for a seamless privacy wall; position at least 2.5 feet from fences or property lines.
• Watering: Deep weekly watering April through October in the first season; apply organic mulch around the base, keeping it clear of the trunk.
• Year 2+: Apply nitrogen-rich fertilizer in early spring; keep lawn chemicals 10–20 feet from root zones.
• Deer protection: Use repellent or physical barriers on young trees during the first few seasons.

Shipping Information

• Ships in 4-inch pots and quart pots, fully rooted and ready to plant.