Thuja occ. 'Emerald Green'

Thuja occ. 'Emerald Green'Thuja occidentalis 'Emerald Green' is a popular arborvitae cultivar known for its vibrant emerald green foliage that retains its color throughout the year. This dense, pyramidal evergreen is favored for its uniform growth habit, making it an excellent choice for hedges, privacy screens, or as a vertical accent in landscapes. With soft, scale like leaves and a refined texture, it adds both structure and elegance to gardens while being low maintenance.

or as an eye-catching focal point in larger landscapes

dynamic autumn colors

upright growing

While not particularly deer-resistant

The 'Dark Picotee' variety features captivating bicolor blooms with deep burgundy centers and white to pale pink edging

Hardy to about -5 degrees F

dark green

attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies

- Drought/heat tolerance: Tolerates some drought once established in shaded conditions

its fruits store well but it tends to flower very late and there can be problems with pollination

or garden focal points

It prefers a full sun to part shade location with well-drained soil