Emerald Green Arborvitae Tree Thuja

History of the thuja emerald green.

Emerald green arborvitae tree thuja.

Emerald arborvitae thuja occidentalis emera shimmering emerald green foliage with a classic narrow pyramidal form make the emerald arborvitae attractive in all seasons. Growing in a sunny spot and average soil this pyramid shaped evergreen requires regular watering only to provide. Whereas some cultivars of leyland cypress reach at least 60 feet at maturity emerald green arborvitae usually reaches just 12 to 14 feet in height. The thuja green giant will easily grow 3 feet a year when young and the thuja emerald green will grow at least 2 feet a year so both of these trees will produce a 10 or 12 foot hedge in a very short time.

And unlike other arborvitaes this cultivar keeps its lustrous color even in the cold winter months. So when selecting plants to make a hedge arborvitaes are right at the top of the short list. This plant grows wild throughout north eastern america. Thrives in the heat and humidity of the south and tolerates dry spells when established.

Prized for its emerald green color award winning thuja occidentalis smaragd or emerald green american arborvitae is a semi dwarf evergreen shrub of compact narrow upright habit with erect sprays of glossy bright green foliage. One of the most popular and effective shrubs for screening or tall hedge use. Emerald green arborvitae might also be the choice over leyland cypress in cases where a tall tree would be inappropriate. The only pest is deer but these are rarely found in the smaller urban or suburban gardens for which thuja emerald green is best suited.

Thuja emerald green is a selected form of the white cedar or american arborvitae thuja occidentalis. Per year 30 cm it maintains its lovely color year round and does not turn bronze in winter. A narrow pyramidal evergreen with dense emerald green foliage that holds its color throughout winter. And the arborvitaes are exceptional performers adaptable to a variety of soil conditions and weather extremes.