thuja occidentalis emerald green
Thuja occidentalis emerald green, also called Thuja 'Smaragd', Green Cedar, or Green Arborvitae, is a highly sought-after evergreen conifer that brings year-round structure, privacy, and vibrant colour to New Zealand gardens. Known for its slender, upright form and rich, emerald-green foliage, this easy-care hedge plant is prized for both formal and natural landscapes. Whether you’re looking for a dense privacy screen, a tidy topiary specimen, or a low-maintenance feature, Thuja occidentalis emerald green stands out as a reliable performer in Kiwi backyards.
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
