Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd'

Emerald Arborvitae

This cultivar is a semi-dwarf, narrow columnar evergreen conifer.It can reach a height of 30’ but a width of only 3-4’. It makes a great, hardy, maintenance-free living fence. It will tolerate a wide range of soil types as long as periodic deep watering is provided. It prefers full sun and partial shade; too much shade will result in a loose, thin look. During heavy snows, use a broom to brush off excess snow to prevent the branches from bending too far.

Soil:
Moderate
Plant Shape:
Upright
Exposure:
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Bloom Time:
March - April
Bloom Color:
Green
Landscape Use:
Screen/Hedge
Specimen Plant
Plant Type:
Tree
Hardiness Zone:
2 - 8