thuja occidentalis emerald
Thuja occidentalis emerald, sometimes known as Thuja 'Smaragd', Green Cedar, or Emerald Green Arborvitae, is celebrated across New Zealand gardens for its glossy, vibrant, evergreen foliage and elegant, columnar form. A member of the cypress family, this hardy conifer quickly earns its place in a variety of garden settings, from formal hedges to stand-alone specimen trees. Valued for its year-round lush foliage and low-maintenance character, Thuja occidentalis emerald is perfect for those seeking structure, privacy, and a touch of vibrant green throughout all seasons.
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
