Arborvitae Shrubs

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Instant privacy with evergreen screens. If your goal is “make my backyard feel like mine,” arborvitae is the classic answer for a reason: dense foliage, vertical growth, and year-round coverage. Used in a line, they create a living wall that looks natural and softens hard edges, such as fences, sheds, and neighboring sightlines, while still feeling clean and intentional in modern landscapes. This collection works for both small-space solutions and large perimeter projects because arborvitae comes in a range of sizes and shapes. Dwarf and globe forms can anchor foundation beds and tighten up corners, while taller columnar types build real privacy without eating the whole yard. That flexibility is why arborvitae shows up in both homeowner “curb appeal” plantings and landscaper-style screening plans. For hedges, spacing controls the timeline. Many narrow, screening-style arborvitae are commonly planted about 3–4 feet apart on center for a seamless privacy hedge as plants mature (tighter for faster fill, wider for more individual definition and airflow). If you plan spacing around the mature width, you’ll get a hedge that looks full without overcrowding stress later. Dense green columns and mounds in every size. Arborvitae shrubs are prized for their dense foliage and naturally tidy habit, fan-like sprays that stack into a full look from top to bottom. Many popular upright forms mature in a narrow footprint (often just 3–4 feet wide), which makes them ideal for tight side yards, along driveways, or anywhere you need privacy without sacrificing usable space. Mature size and growth rate vary by selection, but a common planning range for narrow, upright types is roughly 10–15 feet tall and 3–4 feet wide, with steady, controlled growth around ~12 inches per year once established (site and care dependent). That “moderate” pace is a feature: it’s fast enough to see progress, but not so fast you’re constantly fighting size. Color and texture can vary, too; some options stay de