What's the difference between Thuja Green Giant and the Emerald Green Arborvitae?

Emerald Green Arborvitae are more compact and dense growing privacy trees and have a smaller mature size of 10-15 feet tall. Thuja Green Giant grow much larger and faster with a mature height if up to 60 feet. Thuja are much better for large privacy screens while Emerald Green are perfect for tight spaces and smaller yards.

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Create a Lush, Private Backyard Oasis with Emerald Green Arborvitae

Emerald Green Arborvitae Offers Year-Round Evergreen Beauty with Minimal Maintenance

Emerald Green Arborvitae is a hardy evergreen tree perfect for privacy screens or hedges, with dense foliage that stays vibrant year-round and grows up to 1 foot annually—ideal for low-maintenance landscaping in zones 3–8.

Picture a beautiful green wall that stays vibrant and lush all year round, providing a private oasis in your own backyard. The Thuja Emerald Green Arborvitae's dense foliage creates a natural privacy screen that's like having your own private escape. It's perfect for blocking out nosy neighbors or creating a peaceful retreat away from the hustle and bustle of the outside world.

When it comes to growing this gem in your home landscape, choose a spot that gets full sun to partial shade. The Arborvitae Emerald Green loves to soak up the sun, but it can also handle a bit of shade to keep it cool and refreshed. It's a versatile tree that can tolerate a wide range of planting sites.

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When you buy privacy trees online make sure to order directly from the grower! Perfect Plants has been in business since 1980, carefully growing and delivering plants all across the country.

Caring for Your Emerald Green Arborvitae Tree

In terms of watering, give your Green Emerald Arborvitae a good drink when the top few inches of soil feel dry. Make sure to water deeply, allowing the water to reach the roots, and then let the soil dry out before the next watering.

When it comes to soil, this tree isn't too picky. It's adaptable and will do well in a variety of soil types, but it thrives in well-draining soil that's rich in organic matter. And don't forget to add a layer of mulch around the base of the tree to help retain moisture and keep those roots happy.

What is the Emerald Green Arborvitae Growth Rate?

The privacy Emerald Green Arborvitae is known for its slow to moderate growth rate, adding about 1 foot of growth per year. At maturity, this giant evergreen gets up to 8-15 feet tall and 3-4 feet wide.

It's hardy in USDA grow zones 3-8, meaning it can handle colder temperatures like a champ. Be sure to provide extra winter protection in the first year for best results.

The Emerald Green thuja Arborvitae Tree, a versatile evergreen that adds privacy and beauty to your home landscape. Plant one in your garden, and enjoy the beauty and privacy it brings to your life.

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Botanical Name

Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd'

Sunlight
Full Sun

Foliage Color
Green

Mature Width
3-4 ft

Mature Height
10-15 ft

Growing Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

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FAQs for Emerald Green Arborvitae

Emerald Green Arborvitae grow well with a balanced plant food rich in nitrogen for lush foliage growth. Slow release pellets or fertilizer spikes are a great choice for their set-and-forget-it ease of use, however liquid fertilizer is much faster acting.

These arborvitae grow at a moderate speed with proper care, averaging 1-2 feet per year when planted in full sun and given yearly fertilizer.

Emerald Green Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd') grow to a manageable mature size of 10-15 feet tall and 3-4 feet wide. This makes them a wonderful choice for smaller landscapes that still want superior privacy.

You should plant your Emerald Green Arborvitae in a location with bright, full sunlight throughout the day. These trees are best known for creating privacy so planting along propert lines is a great choice to create seclusion.

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