Description
Latin Name: Thuja smaragd ‘Emerald Green’
Common Name: Thuja ‘Emerald’, Thuja ‘Emerald Green’
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Zone: USDA 2–7 (best in 3–7)
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Mature Height: 12–15 feet tall, 3–4 feet wide
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Soil/Climate: Prefers moist, well-draining, loamy soil with neutral to slightly alkaline pH; thrives in full sun to partial shade; prefers cool-to-moderate summers and consistent moisture, struggling in poorly drained clay or extreme heat and humidity
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Notes: Narrow, dense, columnar-pyramidal growth habit; retains vibrant emerald-green foliage through winter without bronzing; slow-to-moderate growth rate (6–12 inches per year); ideal for privacy screens, windbreaks, hedges, and accents Problems: Vulnerable to heavy snow and ice load splitting; winter wind burn and desiccation; root rot in waterlogged soils; susceptible to bagworms, spider mites, and scale; poor drought tolerance
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Wildlife: High browse preference for deer, which readily strip lower foliage; provides dense nesting habitat and winter shelter for songbirds
Cold Stream Farm Supplies Thuja ‘Emerald Green’ trees which are grown as bare root seedlings and transplants and sold both wholesale and retail with no minimum order.
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