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Emerald Green Arborvitae

Thuja Occidentalis 'Smaragd'

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Overview

The Emerald Green Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd') is a vibrant evergreen with a compact, pyramidal form. It matures to 12-14 feet in height and 3-4 feet in width, offering dense, lustrous green foliage year-round. Low-maintenance and cold-hardy; it requires full to partial sun. Ideal for privacy screens and accent planting, maintaining its color even in winter. Zones 2-7. Space 2-3 feet apart for a seamless living fence.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 4–9Type Conifer, Shrub, TreeClimate Temperate
Emerald Green Arborvitae (Thuja Occidentalis 'Smaragd') — It matures to 12-14 feet in height and 3-4 feet in width, offering dense, lustrous green foliage
Emerald Green Arborvitae (Thuja Occidentalis 'Smaragd') — The Emerald Green Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd') is a vibrant evergreen with a compactEmerald Green Arborvitae (Thuja Occidentalis 'Smaragd') — Space 2-3 feet apart for a seamless living fenceEmerald Green Arborvitae (Thuja Occidentalis 'Smaragd') — scientifically named Thuja occidentalis \'Smaragd\'Emerald Green Arborvitae (Thuja Occidentalis 'Smaragd') — Low-maintenance and cold-hardy; it requires full to partial sunEmerald Green Arborvitae (Thuja Occidentalis 'Smaragd') — Ideal for privacy screens and accent planting, maintaining its color even in winterEmerald Green Arborvitae (Thuja Occidentalis 'Smaragd') — lush green color that remains consistent throughout the year

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium
USDA zones
4–9

Shape & size

Mature width
3–4 Ft.

Classification

Type
Conifer, Shrub, Tree
Family
Cupressaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Emerald Green Arborvitae (Thuja Occidentalis 'Smaragd') — It matures to 12-14 feet in height and 3-4 feet in width, offering dense, lustrous green foliage
Emerald Green Arborvitae (Thuja Occidentalis 'Smaragd') — The Emerald Green Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd') is a vibrant evergreen with a compact
Emerald Green Arborvitae (Thuja Occidentalis 'Smaragd') — Space 2-3 feet apart for a seamless living fence
Emerald Green Arborvitae (Thuja Occidentalis 'Smaragd') — scientifically named Thuja occidentalis \'Smaragd\'
Emerald Green Arborvitae (Thuja Occidentalis 'Smaragd') — Low-maintenance and cold-hardy; it requires full to partial sun
Emerald Green Arborvitae (Thuja Occidentalis 'Smaragd') — Ideal for privacy screens and accent planting, maintaining its color even in winter
Emerald Green Arborvitae (Thuja Occidentalis 'Smaragd') — lush green color that remains consistent throughout the year
Photographs by 4 contributors

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