thuja occidentalis smaragd spacing
Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd', commonly known as Green Cedar or Green Arborvitae, is a favourite conifer across New Zealand gardens thanks to its neat, emerald-green foliage and naturally slender shape. When considering these versatile evergreens for hedging or as striking specimens, understanding proper Thuja occidentalis Smaragd spacing is crucial. Optimal spacing not only ensures healthy, lush growth but also delivers dense privacy screens without overcrowding. If you’re seeking a vibrant living barrier or simply wish to highlight this fuss-free conifer in your landscape, this guide provides everything you need to know for a successful, low-maintenance planting.
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
