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The thuja plant is a highly sought-after evergreen conifer that brings year-round structure, privacy, and beauty to New Zealand gardens. Known for its lush, aromatic foliage and neat, conical growth habit, a thuja plant is an ideal choice for hedging, screening, or creating striking specimen features in your outdoor space. With its easy-care nature and fast growth, thuja adapts well to various soil types and climate conditions found across Aotearoa, making it a reliable and elegant addition to both modern and traditional landscapes.

Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd' hedge with bright green foliage.

Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd' (Green Cedar)

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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.

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
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Thuja plicata 'Old Gold'

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Thuja plicata 'Old Gold' is a striking evergreen conifer valued for its rich golden foliage and dense growth habit. The vibrant colour provides year round interest and creates an attractive contrast with darker green plants in the landscape.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Conifers
Height: 5.00 m
Spread: 3.00 m
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses: Living areas, Parks, Pool areas, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern
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Why Choose a Thuja Plant for Your Garden?

A thuja plant is renowned for its resilience, versatility, and low-maintenance appeal. Its dense branches provide excellent privacy and wind protection, which is why gardeners often use thuja as living fences or shelterbelts. The evergreen foliage delivers year-round colour, adding vibrancy during the winter months when many other plants fade. If you’re seeking a strong yet manageable conifer that requires little trimming and resists pests, a thuja plant is a perfect solution.

Different Varieties of Thuja Plant

Selecting the right variety allows you to match your landscape vision perfectly. Popular options include:

Planting, Care, and Uses

Plant your thuja in a sunny to partly shaded site with well-draining soil for optimal performance. Water regularly through the first year to establish roots, then reduce frequency once mature. Yearly mulching supports moisture retention and reduces weeds. Little pruning is needed; simply trim to maintain your desired shape and size.

Thuja plants are perfect for:

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Transform your landscape with the elegant form, hardiness, and evergreen beauty of a thuja plant. Whether you prefer a vibrant gold variety like Thuja plicata Old Gold (Thuja Old Gold) or the classic structure of Thuja occidentalis, we have choices to suit every need. Browse our full range online and find the perfect thuja plant to enhance your New Zealand garden.


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