Emerald Green Arborvitae

Thuja occidentalis ‘Emerald Green’

Plant Details

USDA Plant Hardiness Zones: 2a-8b Find Your Zone

Plant Type: Coniferous Evergreen Shrub or Tree

Height at Maturity: 12-15′

Width at Maturity: 3-4′
Spacing: 3′ apart for solid privacy screen or hedges; 6′ or more apart for space between plants

Growth Habit / Form: Conical, Dense, Upright

Growth Rate: Moderate

Foliage Color: Emerald Green

Fragrant Foliage: Yes, pine scented

Attracts: Visual Attention

Sun Needs: Full Sun or Mostly Sun

Water Needs: Average, low when established

Soil Type: Clay, Loam, Sand, Silt

Soil Drainage: Well Drained

Soil pH: 6.5 – 7.5

Maintenance / Care: Very Low

Resistances: Deer, Disease, Drought (when established), Heat, Humidity, Insect

Description

Hands down one of our favorite of the upright Thuja, Emerald Green Arborvitae is a narrow, upright evergreen conifer featuring especially attractive dark emerald green foliage. It is absolutely low-maintenance, requiring no pruning to keep its narrow pyramidal form. At only 3 to 4 feet wide and 12 to 15 feet tall, Emerald Green is an excellent selection for use in tight spaces or to frame corners in home foundation plantings or as an evergreen privacy screen or tall hedge in situations where space is limited. Also nice in pots and an excellent for use and decorating as an outdoor Christmas tree. Cold hardy to -20F and does great in the heat in our Georgia USDA Zone 8 gardens.

Landscape & Garden Uses

With its upright habit and narrow conical form to about 12 to 15 feet tall and 3 to 4 feet wide, the Emerald Green Arborvitae is ideal for use as a vertical accent in tight spaces or to frame the corners in home foundation plantings. Also perfect for a mid-height evergreen privacy screen or hedge in situations where space is limited. A fine addition to conifer gardens and the Xeriscape (low water needs) or for use as an outdoor Christmas tree in garden beds or containers.

Suggested Spacing: 3 feet apart for solid privacy screen or hedges; 6 feet or more apart for space between plants

Growing Preferences

Arborvitae are very easy to grow in most any moist but well-drained soil of average fertility, including clay soil, in full sun to light shade. For best performance we suggest a minimum of 7 hours direct sunlight. Constantly soggy or wet soils can be problematic. Maintenance is minimal; very little if any pruning ever required.

Helpful Articles

Click on a link below to find helpful advice from our experts on how to plant, fertilize, prune and water Arborvitae trees.

How To Plant & Care For Arborvitae Trees

Privacy Screen Design & Planting Tips

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I admire my Emerald Green Arborvitae – I think it is in such nice state because of very delicate packing and enough watering for farewell. Thank you, Wilson Bros!———————————————You’re welcome! We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy your purchase for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and wonderful review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

Trees arrived in perfect order and well packaged. In the ground and so far doing well.———————————————————We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

The “emerald” in the name says it all. This served as a mini-holiday tree, but it will remain potted for our deck. It arrived quickly and in great condition and is thriving so far.—————————————————We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

Trees came in good condition as was mailed. Just one of the tree a few of the limbs was pasted on the tape that was wrapped around causing breakage. Please asked staff to be more careful next time otherwise it’s ok.———————————–We are very sorry for the tape and broken limbs, and will let the packers know. If you ever have any issues, please contact Customer Service, we always try to come up with a resolution. We are glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

I was so impressed with how carefully they were packaged. They arrived at my house without even a branch broken. I have already ordered more plants.—————————————We are so glad you are pleased! Beth | WBG

The Emerald Green Arborvitae was very healthy and full when it arrived. I am hoping it survives the long term. ————————— WBG Reply: Hi Jim – Emerald Green Arborvitae is cold hardy to USDA Zone 2, which is far north of your location there in St Louis, MO, so it should do fine for you. You’ll find helpful planting and care tips for this Arborvitae under the Planting and Care Tabs on this page. If you have any questions don’t hesitate to contact us. We’re at your service! – Brent

I have bought from many other nurseries and nobody has shipped me any plants that compare to the quality of the plants I get from Wilson Bros. The only reason I would buy from anyone else is if Wilson Bros didn’t have what I was looking for. These Emerald Green were over 2 feet tall and very thick. Great plants as usual and a very good price for what you get.

My arborvitae came in great shape and look very nice where I planted them.

Very satisfied with the quality and fast shipping.