Emerald Green Arborvitae
Best evergreen for creating natural privacy screens and adding year round beauty.
The Emerald Green Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd') is a narrow, pyramidal evergreen that provides year-round screening without dominating your landscape. It matures to a height of 12-15 feet and a width of 3-4 feet, making it ideal for tight spaces like property lines, driveways, and fences. Its rich emerald-green foliage remains vibrant through winter, offering a crisp, intentional look in all seasons. This adaptable tree thrives in full sun to light shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils, though it can tolerate various soil types. Hardy in USDA Zones 3-8, it offers low maintenance and significant curb appeal.
$23.95
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Category Rank
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Price vs Category Average
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Tree Species
Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd'
/ Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd'
Who it's for
- Homeowners seeking consistent garden aesthetics and structural elements.
- Individuals desiring natural property boundaries and enhanced backyard privacy.
- Gardeners preferring robust, easy-to-manage plants requiring less frequent attention.
Who should skip it
- Gardeners in arid climates or those prone to inconsistent watering habits.
- Homeowners needing immediate privacy solutions or quick landscape transformations.
- Residents in regions with severe winters or exposed, windy garden locations.
Key Specs
Tree Species
Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd'
Mature Height
12 to 15 feet
Mature Width
3 to 4 feet
Sunlight
Full sun to Part Shade
Foliage Color
Glossy bright green
Growth Form
Dense upright and conical
Soil Conditions
Well-drained
Water Requirements
Moderate
Features
- Narrow, upright form for tight spaces
- Year-round emerald green foliage color
- Low maintenance privacy screen
- Adaptable to various soil types
- Cold-hardy in zones 3-8
- Provides habitat and shelter for birds
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the healthy condition of these Emerald Green Arborvitae upon delivery, often noting careful packaging. Many appreciate their robust growth and vibrant color, making them an excellent choice for creating privacy screens. The overall consensus highlights the plant's quality and strong potential to thrive, offering good value for those seeking a reliable, attractive landscape solution.
Know before you buy
For a dense, continuous privacy screen, space your trees approximately 2 to 3 feet apart on center. This allows the branches to touch and create a solid wall while still providing enough airflow for the trees to thrive.
Yes, Emerald Green Arborvitae are hardy in USDA Zones 3 through 8. They are well-adapted to cold winters and will maintain their vibrant color even in freezing temperatures.
Not at all. One of the main benefits of this variety is its naturally dense, narrow, and pyramidal growth habit. They rarely require pruning to maintain their clean, upright form.
While they can be grown in large containers for a period, they are best suited for in-ground planting. If you choose to use a pot, ensure it has excellent drainage and be prepared to provide more frequent watering and occasional root pruning as the tree matures.
These trees perform best in full sun to light shade. While they can tolerate partial shade, planting them in a location that receives at least 6 hours of direct sunlight will result in the densest foliage and the most vibrant green color.
The Emerald Green Arborvitae is known for being quite resilient and generally resistant to common pests and diseases. Providing proper spacing for airflow and ensuring the soil is well-drained are the best ways to keep the tree healthy and stress-free.
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