Thuja occidentalis ‘Smaragd’ – (Shipping of this item is unavailable. Please call us at 615-867-7121 regarding local delivery.)
Prized for its emerald green color, this award-winning arborvitae is a semi-dwarf, evergreen shrub of compact, narrow, upright habit with erect sprays of glossy, bright green foliage. With a slow growth of about 12″ per year, it maintains its lovely color year-round and does not turn bronze in winter. Forms a majestic exclamation point in the landscape, and it is reliable and cold weather resistant and represents a valuable, hardy alternative to cypress. A highly popular plant for use in hedgerows and borders.
Type: USDA zone 4-8
Light: Full Sun
Water: Water weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
Size: Moderate growth; reaches up to 15′ tall and 3′-4′ wide.
