emerald green thuja arborvitae
The emerald green thuja arborvitae, also known as Thuja 'Smaragd', is a standout evergreen prized in New Zealand gardens for its elegant, upright form and vibrant, year-round colour. With its lush, emerald-green foliage and tidy, columnar habit, this cedar relative brings structure and privacy to any landscape. Whether you’re looking to create a living fence, a lush backdrop, or simply add an easy-care accent, the emerald green thuja arborvitae offers unmatched versatility and garden appeal.
Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd' (Green Cedar)
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.
- 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
