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If you're looking to buy Thuja occidentalis, you've found the perfect place to start your journey with this versatile evergreen. Thuja occidentalis, also known as American Arborvitae or White Cedar, is prized in New Zealand gardens for its lush green foliage, robust growth, and year-round visual appeal. Whether you want to create a formal hedge, act as a privacy screen, or need a striking specimen tree, buying Thuja occidentalis can transform your landscape. With a wide range of cultivars available, you can select the perfect Thuja for your garden style and space requirements.

Thuja occidentalis 'Pyramidalis' trees with lush green foliage standing 1.5 metres tall in a plant nursery ready for sale.

Thuja occidentalis 'Pyramidalis'

Thuja occidentalis 'Pyramidalis' is an elegant conifer that grows with a narrow and dense, pyramidal shape. The foliage is dark green, sometimes tinged bronze in winter, and produced with a somewhat layered effect to give the plant an interesting texture. It grows to 4 m in height and 1.5 m in width, and can be trimmed as necessary.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Conifers
Height: 4.00 m
Spread: 1.50 m
Tolerances: Extended dry periods, Hardy
Garden uses: Containers, Hedging, Screening
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Formal, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern
Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd' hedge with bright green foliage.

Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd' (Green Cedar)

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Thuja 'Smaragd', commonly known as the Green or Emerald Cedar, grows with a narrow, dense, and columnar habit. The foliage is rich green, sometimes tinged bronze in winter, and produced with a somewhat layered effect to give the plant an interesting texture. It typically grows to 7 m in height and 2.5 m in width in full sun.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Conifers
Height: 7.00 m
Spread: 2.50 m
Tolerances: Extended dry periods, Hardy
Garden uses: Containers, Hedging, Screening
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Formal, Frontyard, Modern
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Why Choose Thuja occidentalis for Your Garden

Thuja occidentalis is celebrated for its adaptability and reliable performance across a range of New Zealand climates. These conifers feature dense, aromatic foliage that maintains its rich colour from season to season. Fast-growing and hardy once established, they're ideal for windbreaks, driveway borders, property boundaries, or even as a living architectural element near patios or home entrances. If you want evergreen screening without the constant maintenance, buying Thuja occidentalis is a smart and beautiful choice.

Popular Varieties of Thuja occidentalis

When you buy Thuja occidentalis, you can choose from a diverse selection of cultivars, each offering unique growth habits and features. For instance, Thuja occidentalis Holmstrup is beloved for its compact, upright form and textured green foliage, making it perfect for smaller spaces or topiary work. If you prefer a more slender, elegant column, Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd' (Green Cedar) is renowned for its bright green colour and neat shape, maintaining a graceful look without pruning. Other favourites include Thuja occidentalis 'Pyramidalis', which offers a classic conical silhouette, and Thuja occidentalis Caespitosa, valued for its dense, low-growing habit.

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How to Successfully Grow Thuja occidentalis

One of the reasons gardeners buy Thuja occidentalis is the easy-care nature of this conifer. Plant your Thuja in full to partial sun, in well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist during the tree's first growing season to help establish strong roots. Once mature, Thuja occidentalis is relatively drought-tolerant and won't demand constant attention. Mulching around the base helps conserve moisture and keeps roots cool during warmer months. Pruning is rarely necessary, but if you desire a more formal look or need to restrict growth, these evergreens respond well to gentle shaping.

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