Emerald green arborvitae is a green pyramidical bush, whichever lasts and is very dense in view. Emerald green arborvitae is one of the thickest bush which one can plant. The green bush has a very hard and crisp look which attracts everyone. These green bushes are also called Thuja occidentalis ‘Smaragd', which means a bush that is evergreen and holds the richness of the bush and the color throughout the season. The emerald green arborvitae is very adaptable trees that are seen in the hotter, humid, which includes, South cost, making its way through Mid cost, to West coast to East coast and finally in the North Coast.
The benefit of choosing green emerald arborvitae are:-
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Keeps its deep emerald color through the winter
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Emerald Green arborvitae tolerates dry spells once it is established
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An especially great shrub for taller privacy hedges or screens
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Ideal for small yards and other tight areas.
Why grow emerald green arborvitae?
Emerald Green Arborvitae is a very common bush that has the capacity to keep the color as green and vibrant in all the seasons and the coasts including the north coast.
The bushes are very low maintenance and they can create a very beautiful hedge around like a fence and helps in keeping up with the privacy.
Growth Rate of Emerald Green arborvitae
Smaragd, or Emerald Green, is a semi-dwarf selection of Thuja occidentalis. It was selected as a seedling in Denmark in 1950. It was extremely desirable due to several features, one being its slow growth rate. Thuja Emerald Green Arborvitae can grow up to 1 foot per year and grows nearly straight up. Pruning is extremely simple with such slow growers, and can usually be done just lightly once per year. As with most conifers, pruning should be done consistently and lightly to avoid unsightly browning. We have all seen ugly, brown arborvitae hedges that have been not-so-lovingly pruned with chain-saws. Their bare branches are exposed, and they will never grow back.
Another desirable trait is their tall, narrow growth habit. At 10 years old, you could expect to see a plant 6-8’ tall and 18” wide. These natural pillars are perfect for creating low-maintenance hedges that fit perfectly into narrow spaces and small yards. It is best to prune once per year simply to maintain density, but you can do it very lightly.
The color of the Emerald green arborvitae
Smaragd” is the Danish word for “emerald”, which refers to its rich, bright color all year. It is very unusual for any kind of Arborvitae to show this kind of color at any time of year, and Smaragd boasts it year-round. It is truly striking and adds depth and richness to any garden design.
The cold hardiness of the emerald green arborvitae
Emerald Arborvitae is a variety of American Arborvitae, which is native to the Northern United States and Canada. It is hardy to USDA Zone 3, which makes it eligible for many colder regions of the United States, and it also grows well into Zone 8 and sometimes 9.
Having green emerald arborvitae is very nice for decoration purposes as well as for privacy purposes and these are very low maintenance plants that will help you in providing the hedge you want.
