Arborvitae Emerald Green Thuja occidentalis Smaragd False White Cedar

Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd,' commonly known as Arborvitae 'Emerald Green' or False White Cedar, is a popular evergreen shrub prized for its upright, narrow, and pyramidal shape and lush, bright green foliage that maintains its color year-round. This low-maintenance and cold-hardy tree is ideal for creating privacy screens, hedges, and windbreaks and offers an elegant structure to landscapes of all sizes. Description The Emerald Green Arborvitae is known for its dense, soft foliage, which grows in a rich emerald-green color that stays vibrant even during the winter months. Its tightly packed, scale-like leaves give it a lush texture, making it visually appealing in both formal and informal garden settings. It typically grows to a height of 10 to 15 feet with a spread of 3 to 4 feet, making it a good choice for narrow spaces or as a vertical accent in a mixed border. This arborvitae has a naturally compact, conical shape that requires little pruning to maintain. Its vertical growth habi