Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragard

Emerald Green Arborvitae

Emerald arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis ‘Smaragd’) grows into a narrow, regular spire with glossy green foliage. Its close branching and dependable winter color give the garden a clear evergreen outline throughout the year.

The slim form works well in orderly rows, beside an entrance, or among broader shrubs. Even a narrow tree needs adequate root space and separation from walls and paths as it develops.

Plant in full sun with moist, well-drained soil. Water consistently during establishment and allow enough room for the natural outline to develop.

Size guide
• Height: About 15 ft
• Width: About 3 ft
The grower’s garden-size estimate is a planning guide, not a guaranteed mature maximum or a ten-year measurement.

Hardiness
• Published minimum: USDA Zone 4
An upper-zone limit and A/B endpoints are not supplied in this reference.

Best Uses
• Specimen
• Accent Plant
• Privacy Screen

Plant type

Conifer, Evergreen Tree

Height

15 ft

Width

3 ft

Hardiness zones

4–7

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Does not flower

Flower color

None

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Soil

Moist well-drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Privacy Screen, Specimen

Shape

Narrow Upright

Fruit

Yes

Fragrant

No

Deer resistant

No

Salt tolerant

No

Drought tolerant

No