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Emerald Green (Thuja Tree)
1 gallon (1'+ tall)
$25.00
Sale price
$25.00
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Emerald Green (Thuja Tree)
Thuja plicata 'Emerald Green'
$25.00
Sale price
$25.00
Regular price
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- Easy-care, fast-growing evergreen
- Compact growth, ideal for small spaces
- Year-round vibrant privacy
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About & Sizing
Thuja Plicata 'Emerald Green' – Emerald Green Arborvitae
Transform your outdoor space with Thuja plicata 'Emerald Green', a popular choice for creating elegant, vibrant privacy screens and hedges. Known for its lush evergreen foliage, this compact arborvitae offers year-round beauty and structure.
Key Features:
- Dense Evergreen Foliage: Bright emerald-green leaves remain vibrant year-round.
- Compact, Upright Growth: Ideal for tight spaces, providing an excellent privacy screen without sprawling.
- Low Maintenance: Highly adaptable, disease-resistant, and tolerant of pruning.
- Fast Growing: Establishes quickly to create beautiful, uniform hedges.
- Versatile Landscaping: Perfect for hedges, border planting, accent trees, or foundation plantings.
Plant Specifications:
- Mature Height: 10–15 feet
- Mature Spread: 3–4 feet
- Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil Preferences: Well-drained, moderately moist soils
- USDA Zones: 4–8
Planting Guide:
Site Selection
Select a location with full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil. Avoid low areas where water collects.
Hole Preparation
- Width: 2–3× wider than the root ball
- Depth: No deeper than the root ball height
The tree should sit on undisturbed soil, not loose backfill.
If drainage is marginal, lightly mound soil in the center to prevent settling.
Important: Do not dig deeper than necessary. Planting too deep is a leading cause of decline.
Proper Planting Depth (Critical)
- Plant at grade or slightly above grade
- Top of root ball should sit 0–1 inch above surrounding soil
- Root flare must remain visible at finished grade
- Never plant below surrounding soil level
- When finished, you should clearly see where the trunk transitions into the roots.
Backfill
- Use the same native soil removed from the hole
- Do not heavily amend the planting hole
- Avoid creating a “bathtub effect” in clay soils
Firm soil gently to remove air pockets without compacting.
Mulch
- Apply 2–3 inches of mulch
- Keep mulch 1–2 inches away from the trunk
- Do not mound mulch against the bark
Watering
Water deeply immediately after planting.
Continue regular deep watering during establishment, especially in the first growing season.
Heavy Clay Soils
- Plant 1–2 inches high
- Lightly slope soil away from trunk
- Avoid over-amending soil inside the hole
Proper elevation prevents oxygen deprivation and root disease.
Why Depth Matters
Planting too deep:
- Reduces oxygen to roots
- Increases risk of root rot
- Promotes girdling roots
- Causes slow decline over several years
Improper depth is a common failure point in arborvitae installations.
Spacing Guide for Privacy Screening:
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Plant 2–3 feet apart for dense, seamless privacy hedges.
Enhance your landscape effortlessly with Thuja plicata 'Emerald Green', the perfect evergreen for elegant privacy and structured beauty.
- Species
- Thuja plicata 'Emerald Green'
- Mature height
- 15 ft
- Mature cane Ø
- 48″
- Sunlight
- Sun to Shade
- Cold hardiness
- -30°F minimum
- Type
- Privacy plant
Size & Spacing
These privacy plants ship well-rooted and ready to establish — the larger the size, the faster they screen.
- For a screen, space plants by their mature width (shown on this listing) so they grow into a continuous evergreen wall.
- For a specimen or accent, give each plant room to reach its full shape.
- Steady seasonal growth closes the gaps — and there are no running roots to manage. Planting guide →
Care Guide
- Light. Full sun to part shade — see this listing for the species' preference.
- Water. Water deeply and regularly through the first year to establish; tapers to occasional once rooted.
- Soil. Average, well-draining soil. Mulch to hold moisture and protect roots through winter.
- Growth. Steady seasonal growth into a dense evergreen screen — and no running rhizomes to manage.
- Feeding. An annual balanced fertilizer in early spring keeps growth vigorous.
- Pruning. Shear or tip-prune to shape and thicken the screen to the height you want.
How It Arrives
Your plant ships nursery-fresh from our family-run farm — an established, well-rooted division (never a fresh-dug start), carefully packed to travel safely.
- On arrival, unbox right away, give it a good drink, and let it settle in a sheltered spot for a few days before planting. Planting instructions →
- A little leaf drop or yellowing is normal after shipping — bamboo is evergreen and flushes fresh leaves each spring.
- Healthy-arrival guarantee. If your plant shows up in poor shape, we'll make it right. See our guarantee →
FAQs
Is it evergreen?
Yes — these privacy plants hold their foliage year-round to screen in every season.
How far apart should I plant for a screen?
Spacing depends on the species' mature width; closer spacing fills in a solid screen faster.
Will it grow in my area?
Check this plant against your zone with the growing-zone tool in the header.