Emerald Green Arborvitae
Best privacy solution for homeowners seeking quick, low-maintenance landscape screening.
Elevate your landscape with the Emerald Green Arborvitae, a premier choice for crafting a dense, natural privacy screen. This fast-growing evergreen quickly establishes a lush barrier, offering seclusion and noise reduction. Its striking emerald foliage remains vibrant year-round, resisting winter browning and disease. Ideal for smaller yards or confined spaces, it provides a beautiful, low-maintenance alternative to traditional fencing. Available in jumbo sizes for immediate impact, this resilient tree is a worry-free addition to enhance your outdoor living area.
$19.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
489
/ 1131
#489 in Trees
Price vs Category Average
-81%
Below average
Tree Species
Thuja occidentalis 'Emerald Green'
/ Thuja occidentalis 'Emerald Green'
Who it's for
- Busy homeowners seeking effortless, low-maintenance privacy screens
- Gardeners wanting vibrant, year-round color in their landscape
- Property owners needing fast-growing, dense barriers for immediate privacy
Who should skip it
- Residents living in areas with high deer populations
- Gardeners in regions prone to heavy winter snow and ice
- People living in climates with intense heat or frequent droughts
Performance breakdown
Privacy Density
Dense foliage creates a near-impenetrable visual barrier for residential seclusion.
Growth Velocity
Rapid vertical development establishes a mature landscape look in record time.
Maintenance Ease
Requires minimal pruning and thrives on rainfall once fully established.
Winter Resilience
Maintains vibrant color without the unsightly browning common in other evergreens.
Spatial Versatility
Narrow growth habit fits perfectly into tight urban or suburban footprints.
Instant Impact
Jumbo sizing options provide immediate coverage for new landscape projects.
Key Specs
Tree Species
Thuja occidentalis 'Emerald Green'
Growth Rate
Fast (1-2 feet per year)
Mature Height
Not specified
Mature Width
Not specified
Foliage Type
Evergreen
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not specified
Light Requirement
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Water Needs
Low (subsists on rainfall when established)
Features
- Fast-growing for quick privacy
- Dense foliage for seclusion
- Ideal for tight spaces
- Low-maintenance evergreen
- Resists winter browning
- Requires minimal trimming
- Jumbo sizes for instant impact
- Attractive emerald color year-round
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly praise the Emerald Green Arborvitae for its exceptional quality and rapid growth, making it a top choice for privacy screening. Reviewers consistently note the trees arrive vibrant and well rooted, thanks to meticulous packaging that ensures successful planting. The perceived value remains strong despite a premium price, driven by the convenience of delivery and the confirmed effectiveness in quickly establishing dense, attractive landscape barriers. While minor issues with size consistency or shipping damage occasionally occur, responsive customer service effectively resolves these concerns. The consensus highlights reliable performance and high plant quality as key strengths.
Know before you buy
For a dense, solid privacy screen, plant your Emerald Green Arborvitae 4 feet apart. If you prefer a more spaced-out, pyramid-style look, increase the distance to 6 feet.
These are very low-maintenance trees. Once established, they require no regular pruning other than the occasional removal of dead branches and a single application of general evergreen fertilizer in the spring.
During the first month, water 1 to 2 times per week to help the roots settle. After about 6 months, the trees are typically hardy enough to subsist on rainfall alone.
Unlike some other evergreen varieties, the Emerald Green Arborvitae is specifically noted for its ability to resist winter browning, keeping its vibrant color throughout the colder months.
They perform best in full sun, meaning 6 to 8 hours of direct light daily. They can also tolerate partial shade, though they prefer having access to afternoon sun.
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