Welcome to the home of Thuja occidentalis Smaragd for sale NZ. If you are seeking a stunning evergreen conifer to add shape, privacy, and vibrant green colour to your garden, this compact, low-maintenance cultivar is a fantastic choice. Also known as Green Cedar or Green Arborvitae, Thuja 'Smaragd' has become a star in New Zealand gardens thanks to its elegant, slender form, rich emerald foliage, and adaptability to a range of soils and conditions. Whether you are looking to create a lush evergreen hedge, plant a living boundary, or feature a striking specimen tree, Thuja 'Smaragd' is a tried-and-true favourite among both landscapers and keen home gardeners.
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.

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