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Looking to enhance your garden with vibrant, evergreen structure? If you want to buy Thuja Smaragd, you’re choosing a refined, compact conifer that’s valued for both privacy and aesthetics. Thuja 'Smaragd' (also known as Green Cedar or Green Arborvitae) is celebrated for its striking, lush green foliage and narrow, columnar shape. It’s the perfect solution for creating formal hedges, tranquil screens, or as a specimen in your landscape. In New Zealand gardens, Thuja Smaragd thrives with minimal care, offering year-round colour and a neat silhouette that makes it a favourite among savvy gardeners and landscapers.

Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd' (Green Cedar)

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Green Cedar, Emerald Cedar, Green Arborvitae

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. Thuja 'Smaragd' is commonly included in a mixed planting, used as a backdrop for smaller plants, grown for shelter or screening, used for hedging, or planted to line an entranceway or avenue. It is excellent for providing an architectural element and suits being planted against a large, bland wall.

Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd' hedge with bright green foliage.
  • 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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Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd' (Green Cedar)

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Why Choose Thuja Smaragd?

Thuja Smaragd stands out with its emerald green foliage that stays vibrant throughout the year, requiring little pruning thanks to its naturally tight form. Ideal for hedging and privacy screens, it grows upright to around 3-4 metres, yet maintains a slender profile, making it perfect even for small gardens. Plant Thuja Smaragd for quick, low-maintenance greenery that blocks out neighbours, traffic, or wind, while offering shelter to birds and pollinators.

Planting Thuja Smaragd: Tips for Success

When you buy Thuja Smaragd, it’s easy to establish in your garden. These conifers perform best in full sun to partial shade, preferring well-drained soil. Plant your Smaragd specimens 75–100cm apart for a lush, dense hedge, or further apart for individual features. Regular watering, especially during dry spells and the first season after planting, keeps your Thuja Smaragd thriving. Once established, these plants tolerate drought and require only occasional feed with a balanced fertiliser.

Landscape Uses and Inspirations

Thuja Smaragd is prized for its versatility. Use it to frame driveways, define boundaries, or create striking geometric shapes in your landscape. Its tidy form makes it a natural alternative to traditional fencing, and its dense foliage provides all-season privacy. For a themed conifer garden, consider combining Thuja Smaragd with related favourites such as Thuja occidentalis 'Pyramidalis', Thuja 'Green Giant', or the unique Thuja plicata Old Gold (Thuja Old Gold) for contrasting colours and textures.

Explore More Conifer Choices

Want to create a dynamic, evergreen collection? Thuja Smaragd pairs beautifully with other conifer cultivars. Our nursery stocks a variety of options including Thuja plicata, the golden Thuja occidentalis 'Rheingold', and the soft, feathery Cryptomeria Elegans. For even more structure and interest, consider Taxus cuspidata (Taxus Japanese Yew), Chamaecyparis thyoides Rubicon, Taxus baccata Dovastonii Aurea, or the striking blue tones of Picea 'Baby Blue'.

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When you’re ready to buy Thuja Smaragd, trust our locally grown plants for healthy roots and strong, reliable growth. Whether you’re a home gardener or professional landscaper, Thuja Smaragd is a smart, reliable choice for privacy, structure, and lasting beauty in your New Zealand garden. Browse our range, select the best plants for your needs, and transform your landscape into an evergreen oasis.


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