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Thuja occidentalis 'Emerald Green'-American Arborvitae-Ideal for Privacy Screens 8/10' h B&B

Thuja occidentalis 'Emerald Green'-American Arborvitae-Ideal for Privacy Screens 8/10' h B&B

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Thuja occidentalis 'Emerald Green'

Thuja occidentalis 'Emerald Green'

Description

Thuja occidentalis 'Emerald Green', also known as 'Emerald Green' American Arborvitae, is a popular evergreen conifer known for its narrow, pyramidal shape and vibrant green foliage. It is often used in landscaping for privacy screens, hedges, and as a striking vertical accent.

Suggested Uses

This plant is ideal for creating privacy screens, windbreaks, and hedges. It can also be used as a standalone specimen or in mixed borders for year-round interest.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Thuja occidentalis 'Emerald Green'
  • Common Name Common Name: Emerald Green' American Arborvitae
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: Typically grows 10-15 feet tall and 3-4 feet wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 3-7
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Evergreen
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Non-flowering
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: No
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes, with adequate space
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic to pets
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Other conifers, ornamental grasses

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil, spacing 3-4 feet apart for hedges
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist, especially in the first year
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers loamy, well-drained soil
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates a range of humidity levels
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune in early spring to maintain shape
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch base to protect roots in colder zones
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the nursery pot
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer
  • Special Care Special Care: Protect from strong winds to prevent desiccation
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