Emerald Green Arborvitae
Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd'
Description | A narrow, pyramidal evergreen with dense, emerald green foliage that holds its color throughout winter. Thrives in the heat and humidity of the south, and tolerates dry spells when established. One of the most popular and effective shrubs for screening or tall hedge use. An ideal specimen for topiary. |
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Light | Full sun |
Watering | Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry. |
Blooms | Conifer; prized for foliage. |
Mature Size | Moderate growing; reaches 15 ft. tall, 3 to 4 ft. wide. |
Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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Special Features | Easy Care, North American Native Selection, Waterwise, Benefits Birds |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Growth Habit | Pyramidal |
Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge, Privacy Screen, Windbreak |
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Design Ideas | The rich green of its foliage and handsome, narrow form make this conifer an excellent choice to plant in a row as a formal screen. Leave it unpruned for the full effect of its stately form. |
Foliage Color | Green |
Companion Plants | Smoke Tree (Cotinus); Spirea (Spiraea); Rose (Rosa); Daylily (Hemerocallis); Hydrangea (Hydrangea) |
Care | Prefers deep, fertile, loamy, well-drained soil with consistent moisture. Mulch around root zone and shelter from drying winds. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Fertilize before new growth begins in spring. Prune as needed to shape. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-8

Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 7
Good to grow!
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Pike Nursery 6050 Bethel View Rd.
Cumming, Georgia 30040 -
Lowe's 935 Marketplace Blvd.
Cumming, Georgia 30041 -
Pike Nursery 3155 Bethany Bend Road
Alpharetta, Georgia 30004
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