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Emerald Green Arborvitae

Name: Emerald Green Arborvitae
Brand: Grasshopper Gardens
SKU: EGA-001
Price: 49.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (57 reviews)

Narrow Privacy Screen
Dense Evergreen Color
Low-Maintenance Structure

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Emerald Green Arborvitae

Sunlight
Can grow in a range from full sun to partial shade. They need at least six hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight per day.
Watering
Regular watering schedule for the first six months. Once established, rainwater should be sufficient.
Fertilizing
Should not need any extra fertilizer unless your entire lawn and garden have problems and needs regular fertilizing.

Emerald Green Arborvitae

Emerald Green Arborvitae is a narrow evergreen arborvitae prized for dense, rich green foliage and a naturally upright form. This classic privacy plant works beautifully in hedges, screens, foundation plantings, and formal borders where year-round color and structure are desired.

Why choose Emerald Green Arborvitae?

Choose Emerald Green Arborvitae for reliable evergreen privacy in a refined, space-saving shape. Its tidy columnar habit makes it easier to fit along property lines, walkways, driveways, and foundation beds than many wider evergreens. The soft, scale-like foliage maintains attractive green color through the seasons, creating a polished backdrop for landscapes. It is especially useful for repeated plantings, narrow screens, and structured designs that need long-lasting vertical interest.

Key Characteristics

Botanical Name: Thuja occidentalis ‘Smaragd’
Common Name: Emerald Green Arborvitae
Plant Type: Evergreen shrub or small tree
Growth Habit: Narrow upright, pyramidal to columnar

Emerald Green Arborvitae Additional Information

Emerald Green Arborvitae is one of the most popular choices for year-round screening because it combines dense foliage with a controlled, upright shape. Its flattened sprays of soft green foliage create a clean, uniform look without heavy pruning, making it a strong choice for formal hedges, property borders, foundation accents, and privacy plantings. Mature plants commonly reach about 12–15 feet tall and 3–4 feet wide, though growth depends on site conditions, care, and climate.

This arborvitae is evergreen, so it keeps its foliage through winter and provides dependable structure when deciduous plants are bare. It does not produce showy flowers, but small cones may appear as part of its natural growth. Light shaping can be done to maintain a neat outline, though its natural form is typically tidy. It performs best in well-drained soil with even moisture, especially during establishment and dry weather.

Planting & Care

1. Planting: Plant Emerald Green Arborvitae in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil. Set the root ball level with the surrounding soil, backfill firmly, and water thoroughly after planting to settle the roots.

2. Watering: Water consistently during the first growing season to support establishment. Once rooted in, provide supplemental water during extended dry periods, especially in hot weather or windy, exposed sites.

3. Mulching: Apply a 2–3 inch layer of mulch around the base to help conserve soil moisture and regulate root temperature. Keep mulch slightly away from the trunk to protect the crown.

4. Pruning: Prune lightly in early spring or after new growth firms up to maintain shape. Avoid cutting deeply into old bare wood, as arborvitae may not regrow well from leafless interior branches.

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FAQs

How big does Emerald Green Arborvitae get?
Emerald Green Arborvitae typically matures around 12–15 feet tall and 3–4 feet wide, though size can vary with age, spacing, soil, moisture, and site conditions.
How far apart should I plant Emerald Green Arborvitae?
For a dense privacy screen, spacing is commonly around 3–4 feet apart on center. For individual specimens or looser groupings, allow more room for each plant to develop naturally.
Does Emerald Green Arborvitae need full sun?
It performs best in full sun to part sun. Full sun encourages the densest growth and strongest color, while part sun can still support healthy plants in suitable soil.
Is Emerald Green Arborvitae evergreen?
Yes. Emerald Green Arborvitae is an evergreen, keeping its soft green foliage through winter and providing year-round color, screening, and structure in the landscape.

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Tall Growth
Full Sun
Plant Spacing

Mature Height	Small: Up to 15 ft
Mature Spread	0-5 ft
Growth Rate	Moderate, Slow
Botanical Name	Thuja occidentalis 'Emerald Green'
Bloom Time	Non Flowering
Deer Resistant	No
Family	Cupressaceae
Flower Color	Non Flowering
Hardiness Zones	2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Light Needs	Full Sun, Partial Sun
Maintenance	Low
Size	#3 Container, 4-6′ Ball and Burlap, 6-8′ Ball and Burlap

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Growing Zones 3-7 Outdoors

(Hardy down to -40)

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