thuja occidentalis smaragd nz
Thuja occidentalis Smaragd, known as Green Cedar or Green Arborvitae, is one of the most popular columnar conifers available in New Zealand gardens. Renowned for its vibrant emerald-green foliage and elegant, upright form, this hardy evergreen is an ideal choice for creating low-maintenance hedging, striking specimen plantings, and architectural statements. Thriving in a range of conditions throughout New Zealand, Thuja occidentalis Smaragd adds structure, privacy, and year-round colour to any landscape. If you’re searching for a trusted, long-living screening plant or a lush, slender feature for your garden, Thuja occidentalis Smaragd NZ grown is a top contender.
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
