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About Full Speed a Hedge Thin Man

Another way to improve your view - PDQ!

The fast, super-skinny evergreen

When you need privacy but are short on space, there’s one clear choice: Full Speed A Hedge Thin Man arborvitae. No other arborvitae combines such a useful, narrow habit with a reasonably fast growth rate. Its striking columnar habit brings striking architecture to the landscape while also providing lush, green privacy all year round.

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USDA Zones 3-7
(hardy to -40° F/C)

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At least four hours of sun each day

Thuja occidentalis ‘SMNTOTM’ pp#25672

Simple Success

  • Keep the soil weed free and moist (not wet)
  • Add 2” of mulch
  • Apply an all-purpose fertilizer at planting and each spring
  • If deer are an issue in your yard, protect plants with a repellent and/or netting, especially while they are getting established.