Emerald Green Arborvitae
Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd'
SKU
07301
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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Full sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | THOO-yuh ok-si-den-TAY-lis |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 15 ft. tall, 3 to 4 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Conifer; prized for foliage. |
| 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. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Mediterranean, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Pyramidal |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge, Privacy Screen, Windbreak, Woodland Garden, Wildlife Garden, Urban Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, North American Native Selection, Waterwise, Year-round Interest, Bird Friendly |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
| Companion Plants | Smoke Tree (Cotinus); Spirea (Spiraea); Rose (Rosa); Daylily (Hemerocallis); Hydrangea (Hydrangea) |
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.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-8
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