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Emerald Green Arborvitae, narrow upright evergreen with rich green foliage

Emerald Green Arborvitae showing a row of dense upright evergreen screening plants

Emerald Green Arborvitae – 3 Gallon Container

Name: Emerald Green Arborvitae – 3 Gallon Container
Brand: lots-of-plants-nc
SKU: 1
Price: 98.00 USD
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Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd'

Need privacy without planting a towering forest? Emerald Green Arborvitae creates a narrow, upright column of rich green foliage that can screen a patio, frame an entrance, or define a property line without taking over the entire yard.

Why Gardeners Love Emerald Green Arborvitae

- Narrow privacy screen: Dense vertical growth offers screening where horizontal space is limited.

- Reliable green color: The foliage usually retains an attractive green appearance through winter.

- Naturally upright habit: Its tapered column gives structure without demanding formal hedge clipping.

- Repeatable rhythm: A row of matching trees creates a calm, consistent boundary.

- Versatile accent: A single specimen can anchor a corner or emphasize a doorway.

Where to Plant Emerald Green Arborvitae

Choose full sun and leave enough room for the store's listed mature size of approximately 12 feet tall by 5 feet wide. For a hedge, plan spacing based on the desired overlap at maturity rather than crowding young plants immediately.

Growing and Care Tips

Water deeply and consistently through the first growing seasons; arborvitae can suffer when roots dry out, particularly before winter. Apply mulch while keeping it off the trunk. Avoid pruning into leafless old wood, which may not refill.

Explore a Related Plant

If you have much more space and need a taller screen, compare Green Giant Arborvitae. Both offer their own character and can help you choose the right evergreen or flowering accent for your space.

Description

More Info

Mature Height: 12'

Mature Width: 5'

Flower Season: Does not flower

Sun: Full Sun

Hardiness Zone: 4 to 9

This plant is suitable for the low temperates below:

Temp (F)

Zone

Temp (C)

-30 to -20

-34.4 to -28.9

-20 to -10

-28.9 to -23.3

-10 to 0

-23.3 to -17.8

0 to 10

-17.8 to -12.2

10 to 20

-12.2 to -6.7

20 to 30

-6.7 to -1.1

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How tall does Emerald Green Arborvitae grow?

The store lists approximately 12 feet at maturity, with a width near 5 feet. Conditions and age affect the final size.

2. Is Emerald Green good for privacy?

Yes. Its dense, narrow habit makes it a popular choice for living screens and property-line plantings.

3. Does it stay green in winter?

It is evergreen and generally maintains green foliage, although severe cold or drought can cause some discoloration.

4. How much sunlight does it need?

The product lists full sun. Provide enough light to keep the foliage dense.

5. How far apart should I plant a row?

Spacing depends on how quickly you want the crowns to meet and whether you prefer distinct columns. Account for the listed mature width of about 5 feet.