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Emerald Green American Arborvitae-Evergreen-Perfect for Hedges and Screens 1 Gallon

Emerald Green American Arborvitae-Evergreen-Perfect for Hedges and Screens 1 Gallon

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Thuja occidentalis 'Emerald Green' Information Page
Thuja occidentalis 'Emerald Green'

Thuja occidentalis 'Emerald Green'

Description

Thuja occidentalis 'Emerald Green', commonly known as Emerald Green American Arborvitae, is a popular evergreen conifer known for its vibrant green foliage and narrow, pyramidal shape. It is a favorite for creating privacy screens and hedges due to its dense foliage and manageable size.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for use as a privacy screen, windbreak, or hedge. It can also be used as a specimen plant in garden beds or as a backdrop for flowering shrubs and perennials.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Thuja occidentalis 'Emerald Green'
  • Common Name Common Name: Emerald Green American Arborvitae
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: Typically grows 12-15 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 proper care
  • 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 evergreen shrubs, perennials

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil, ensuring the root ball is level with the ground surface.
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist, especially in the first year.
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers slightly acidic to neutral, well-drained soil.
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates a range of humidity levels.
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune in early spring to maintain shape and remove dead or damaged branches.
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch around the base to protect roots from extreme cold.
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as the nursery container.
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer.
  • Special Care Special Care: Protect from harsh winds to prevent winter burn.
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