Emerald Green Arborvitae
Thuja occidentalis ‘Emerald Green’
A landscape favorite for privacy and structure, Emerald Green Arborvitae is a narrow, upright evergreen known for its rich green color that holds year-round. Its dense, columnar form makes it ideal for creating natural screens, hedges, or vertical accents in the landscape.
Low-maintenance and easy to grow, this arborvitae keeps its neat shape without pruning and fits beautifully into both formal and informal garden designs.
🌲 Why You’ll Love It
Rich green color all year long
Naturally narrow, columnar shape
Excellent for privacy screens and hedges
Low maintenance and easy to grow
Holds color well in winter
🌳 Tree Details
Foliage: Dense, bright emerald green
Habit: Narrow, upright column
Light Requirement: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Average, well-drained
Water Needs: Moderate; consistent watering when establishing
Hardiness Zones: 3–8
📏 Size
Mature Height: 10–15 ft
Mature Width: 3–4 ft
🌼 Landscape Uses
Privacy screens
Hedges
Property borders
Windbreaks
Vertical accents
✔ Garden Benefits
Evergreen year-round interest
Low maintenance
Deer resistant (moderate)
Excellent for narrow spaces
💡 Garden Tip:
For a dense privacy hedge, plant Emerald Green Arborvitae 2.5–3 feet apart and water regularly during the first growing season to establish strong roots.