If you’re looking for an elegant, evergreen conifer that thrives in Christchurch’s climate, Thuja ‘Smaragd’ (often known as Green Cedar or Green Arborvitae) is an excellent choice. This versatile plant brings year-round colour and structure to Canterbury gardens, making it a favourite for hedging, screening, and focal points. With its tidy, upright growth and rich emerald foliage, thuja smaragd Christchurch residents love this conifer for its low-maintenance nature and adaptability to local conditions.
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.

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