Emerald Green Arborvitae
Plant Type: Evergreen, bare-root
Zones: 3-9
Soil Type: Clay, Loamy & Sandy Soils
Site Selection: Full Sun, Partial Sun
Mature Height & Width: 15-18' Height and 3-4' Spread
Growth Rate: Moderate - 12-24" per year once established
Moisture Requirements: Average
Emerald Green Arborvitae
Thuja occidentalis - Smaragd
The Emerald Green Arborvitae is one of todays best selling pyramidal arbs. This evergreen has shimmering emerald green foliage with a tight and erect shape. This selection is cold hardy down to 40 degrees below zero and keeps a nice color through winter. The Emerald Green Arborvitae also has very good heat tolerance and is adaptable to many soil types. This arborvitae has many uses, but is generally used as a property border, living fence or privacy screen.
The Emerald Green Arborvitae is a beautiful and appropriately named evergreen. Colorful foliage and a unique columnar shape make this a favorite for privacy screens. The dense foliage is used for cover for a host of different birds.
Common uses for the Emerald Green Arborvitae:
- Privacy screen
- Evergreen
- Dense foliage provides great cover for many birds
