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Mature Height
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10 -
15 feet |
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Mature Spread
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3 - 4
feet |
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Soil Type
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Widely
Adaptable |
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Moisture
|
Widely
Adaptable |
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Mature Form
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Columnar |
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Growth Rate
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Moderate |
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Sun Exposure
|
Full
Sun |
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Fall Color
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Green |
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Foliage Color
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Emerald Green |
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Zones
|
5-8 |
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Price: 15.95
The
Emerald Arborvitae, Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd', also known as white cedar,
exhibits a narrow, compact pyramidal form with emerald green foliage which holds
its color well through winter. This arborvitae makes an excellent screen, and
can grow at a rate of about four feet per year.
When young, the Emerald Arborvitae has a bright green
color to its foliage which darkens as the plant ages.
This arborvitae makes an excellent hedge plant, but also
used for foundation plants, informal hedges,
entranceways, privacy screens, non-thorny barriers, or
specimen shrub. It will grow especially well in swampy
areas and in alkaline soil.
This hardy arborvitae prefers full sun to thrive and
will perform best in an area with high atmospheric
moisture. Because this plant often grows naturally into
a perfect pyramidal shape, little pruning is necessary.
If the winter is especially cold, the foliage of an
emerald green arborvitae will turn yellow-brown.
This pyramidal beauty will become one of your favorites
with its excellent cold and heat tolerance.
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