Emerald Green Arborvitae

Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd'

Pronunciation: THOO-yuh ok-si-den-TAY-lis
SKU #07301
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LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Moderate growing; reaches 15 ft. tall, 3 to 4 ft. wide.

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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.
Bloom Time Conifer; prized for foliage.
Deciduous/Evergreen Evergreen
Special Features Easy Care, Waterwise, Benefits Birds
Growth Rate Moderate
Growth Habit Pyramidal
Landscape Use Border, Container, Hedge, Privacy Screen, Windbreak
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 Instructions 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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DescriptionA 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.
Bloom TimeConifer; prized for foliage.
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Waterwise, Benefits Birds
Growth RateModerate
Growth HabitPyramidal
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Hedge, Privacy Screen, Windbreak
Design IdeasThe 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 ColorGreen
Companion PlantsSmoke Tree (Cotinus); Spirea (Spiraea); Rose (Rosa); Daylily (Hemerocallis); Hydrangea (Hydrangea)
Care
Care InstructionsPrefers 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.

Frequently asked questions

Does Emerald Green Arborvitae produce flowers?
Conifer; prized for foliage.
Is Emerald Green Arborvitae evergreen or deciduous?
Emerald Green Arborvitae is Evergreen.
What are the special features of Emerald Green Arborvitae?
Emerald Green Arborvitae is Easy Care, Waterwise, Benefits Birds.
How fast does Emerald Green Arborvitae grow?
Emerald Green Arborvitae has a Moderate growth rate.
What is the growth habit of Emerald Green Arborvitae?
Emerald Green Arborvitae grows in an Pyramidal habit.
Where can I use Emerald Green Arborvitae in my landscape?
Emerald Green Arborvitae is suitable for: Border, Container, Hedge, Privacy Screen, Windbreak.
How can I use Emerald Green Arborvitae in my garden design?
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.
What color is the foliage of Emerald Green Arborvitae?
Emerald Green Arborvitae has Green foliage.
What plants grow well with Emerald Green Arborvitae?
Good companion plants for Emerald Green Arborvitae include: Smoke Tree (Cotinus); Spirea (Spiraea); Rose (Rosa); Daylily (Hemerocallis); Hydrangea (Hydrangea).
How do I care for Emerald Green Arborvitae?
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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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.