Arborvitae, Emerald Green

Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd'

Height: 12-14ft
Spread: 3-4ft
Zone: 2-7
Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
Bloom Time/Color: N/A
Uses: Specimen, hedge, border, screen, windbreak
Maintenance: Low
Other: N/A

The quintessential arborvitae, 'Emerald Green' is a semi-dwarf cultivar selected for its bright green, scale-like foliage and pyramidal shape. Small, urn-shaped cones form in red/brown hues and can be quite ornamental. Arborvitae can be tolerant of most soils, however it is at home in moist, well-draining soils and does not like being dry. Does best in a wind-protected site. Perfect for creating "green" screens and borders.