Emerald Green Arborvitae
Best vibrant greenery for creating garden boundaries.
The Emerald Green Arborvitae is a highly recommended evergreen for creating perfect hedges and providing privacy. Its dense, bright green foliage remains attractive year-round, even through winter, with snow and ice easily shedding without causing damage. This hardy and adaptable tree thrives in various soil conditions and requires minimal trimming due to its naturally tight growth habit. It's an excellent choice for narrow spaces, smaller gardens, or as a specimen plant in pots, offering a fast-growing, pest, and disease-resistant solution for any landscape.
$29.50
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
313
/ 1220
#313 in Trees
Price vs Category Average
-72%
Below average
Botanical Name
Thuja occidentalis 'Emerald Green'
/ Thuja occidentalis 'Emerald Green'
Who it's for
- Homeowners seeking consistent, attractive greenery for their property.
- Gardeners desiring a beautiful, low-maintenance privacy screen or accent plant.
- Property owners needing a fast-growing, dense, natural privacy fence.
Who should skip it
- Gardeners in regions with harsh winters, drought, or abundant deer.
- Homeowners needing an immediate, fully established privacy screen or hedge.
- New gardeners unfamiliar with proper spacing for dense hedging plants.
Performance breakdown
Privacy Screening
Dense, tight growth habit creates an effective, year-round natural barrier.
Maintenance Ease
Naturally uniform shape requires very little pruning to stay tidy.
Winter Resilience
Foliage resists browning and sheds heavy snow without structural damage.
Environmental Adaptability
Thrives across a wide range of soil types and hardiness zones.
Growth Rate
Steady development provides reliable coverage without becoming an unmanageable chore.
Pest Resistance
Robust health profile minimizes the need for chemical interventions or treatments.
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Thuja occidentalis 'Emerald Green'
Mature Width
3-4 ft
Mature Height
8-12 ft
USDA Hardiness Zones
3-8
Sun Needs
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Water Needs
Moderate
Growth Rate
Medium
Features
- Perfect hedge plant for every purpose
- Always the perfect bright green color
- Grows tight and dense, minimal trimming needed
- Extremely hardy and adaptable to soil conditions
- Stays green and attractive, no winter browning
- Snow and ice fall off without damage
- Fast-growing evergreen
- Pest and disease resistant
What customers say
Customers consistently express high satisfaction with the Emerald Green Arborvitae, primarily highlighting the exceptional quality and reliability of the plants. Many reviews commend the careful packaging, ensuring the arborvitae arrive healthy and vibrant. Buyers frequently note the robust condition of the trees upon delivery and their strong, consistent growth once planted. This product is celebrated for its ability to thrive, providing a dependable solution for landscaping needs. The overall sentiment reflects confidence in receiving vigorous, well cared for specimens that establish successfully.
Know before you buy
For a solid, continuous privacy screen, space your trees 2 to 3 feet apart from center to center. This allows the branches to grow together and form a dense wall while still providing enough airflow for each tree.
Yes, they are rated for USDA zones 3 through 8 and are specifically noted for their ability to shed snow and ice. Their tight, upright growth habit prevents heavy accumulation, which helps avoid branch breakage during winter storms.
No, the Emerald Green Arborvitae naturally maintains a tight, narrow, and pyramidal form. You will rarely need to prune them, though you can lightly trim them if you prefer a more formal, manicured look.
Absolutely. Because of their compact size and slow-to-medium growth rate, they perform very well in large pots. Just ensure the container has proper drainage and that you provide consistent water, as potted plants dry out faster than those in the ground.
These trees thrive in full sun to partial sun. While they are adaptable, planting them in a location that receives at least 6 hours of direct sunlight will ensure the densest foliage and the brightest green color.
The Emerald Green Arborvitae is known for being quite resilient and is generally resistant to most common pests and diseases. Providing them with proper spacing and adequate drainage is usually all that is needed to keep them healthy and thriving.
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