Emerald Green Arborvitae for Sale — Spacing, Sizes and Prices
Emerald Green is the narrow, formal arborvitae — the one people picture when they say “privacy hedge.” It stays tight without shearing, tops out around 12½ feet, and is hardy to zone 3. We carry it from 3 ft up to 9 ft, with 360 six-to-seven footers on the ground right now. Delivery across NH, MA and ME, pickup at the nursery, and installation within 50 miles.
- 3 ftspacing on centre
- $1006–7 ft, our best seller
- 12.5 ftmature height
- $30per tree installed
How far apart to plant Emerald Green arborvitae
Three feet on centre. That is the spacing we use and the one to plan around. Closer than three feet and the trees compete as they mature at four feet wide; much wider and you will be looking at gaps for years.
| Hedge length | Trees needed | At $100 (6–7 ft) | Installed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 feet | 9 | $900 | $1,200 |
| 50 feet | 17 | $1,700 | $2,210 |
| 75 feet | 25 | $2,500 | $3,250 |
| 100 feet | 34 | $3,400 | $4,420 |
Installation is $300 for the first ten plants and $30 each after that, counted separately for each variety — so a 25 ft run pays the minimum.
For any other length, or for a staggered double row, our hedge calculator does it in about a minute.
Sizes and prices
| Size | Grade | Price | On hand |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3–4 ft | 14" AGFB, skinny | $40 (reg $50) | 250 |
| 4–5 ft | 14" AGFB, skinny | $50 (reg $60) | 248 |
| 4–5 ft | #10 container | $60 | 3 |
| 5–6 ft | 14" AGFB, skinny | $70 (reg $80) | 250 |
| 5–6 ft | #10 container | $80 | Sold out |
| 6–7 ft | #10 container | $100 | 360 |
| 7–8 ft | #10 container | $150 | 6 |
| 8–9 ft | #10 container | $200 | 295 |
The AGFB grades come in a fabric bag and are a narrower plant at the same height — cheaper, and a good choice where the bed is tight or the budget matters more than instant width. The #10 container trees are fuller.
Emerald Green or Green Giant?
The question we get most. They are not really competing for the same job.
| Emerald Green | Green Giant | |
|---|---|---|
| Mature size | 12.5 ft tall × 4 ft wide | 30 ft tall × 10 ft wide |
| Spacing | 3 ft on centre | 5 ft on centre |
| Growth rate | Moderate | Fast |
| Deer | Not deer resistant | Deer resistant |
| Hardiness | Zone 3a–8b | Zone 5a–9b |
| Native | Yes — eastern white cedar | No |
Choose Emerald Green for a formal hedge along a boundary, a narrow bed, or anywhere you do not want a 10-foot-wide tree in ten years. Choose Green Giant if you have deer, or you want height fast and have the room for it. If deer browse your property regularly, that row in the table should decide it for you.
Plant facts
| Botanical name | Thuja occidentalis ‘Smaragd’ |
|---|---|
| Mature height | 12.5 ft |
| Mature width | 4 ft |
| Spacing | 3 ft on centre |
| Hardiness zones | 3a – 8b |
| Sun | Full sun |
| Moisture | Average to moist |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Deer resistance | No |
| Native | Yes |
Deer will browse Emerald Green. It is the one real weakness of an otherwise ideal hedge plant, and we would rather say so before you plant thirty of them. On a property with regular deer traffic, either plan on protection or choose Green Giant instead.
Delivery, installation and pickup
- Delivery — up to 100 miles from Newton, NH, covering most of New Hampshire, northeastern Massachusetts and southern Maine.
- Installation — $30 per plant with a $300 minimum, which covers the first 10 plants. Within 50 miles. Tick the box on the product page and it appears in your cart.
- Pickup — at the nursery in Newton, New Hampshire.
Common questions
How far apart should I plant Emerald Green arborvitae?
Three feet on centre. They mature at about four feet wide, so three feet gives you a solid screen without the trees fighting each other. For a faster screen some people go to 2.5 ft; we would not go tighter than that.
How many Emerald Green arborvitae do I need?
Divide your run in feet by three, then round up. Fifty feet needs 17 trees, a hundred feet needs 34. The hedge calculator handles corners and staggered rows.
How tall do Emerald Green arborvitae get?
About 12.5 feet at maturity, and around 4 feet wide. That predictable, narrow habit is the reason it is the default privacy hedge — it will not swallow a bed the way a Green Giant does.
How fast do they grow?
Moderate. Not the fastest arborvitae — that is Green Giant — which is exactly why most people buy them at 6–7 ft rather than waiting.
Are Emerald Green arborvitae deer resistant?
No. Deer will browse them, especially over winter. If you have regular deer traffic, plan on protection or plant Green Giant, which is deer resistant.
Will they survive a New Hampshire winter?
Comfortably. They are hardy to zone 3a, colder than anywhere in New England, and the species is native to this part of the country.
How far from a fence or property line should I plant?
At least two feet off the line, given a mature width of four feet. Planting tight against a fence starves one side of light and you end up with a flat-backed hedge.
Do you sell Emerald Green arborvitae near me?
We are in Newton, New Hampshire, and deliver up to 100 miles — most of New Hampshire, northeastern Massachusetts and southern Maine. Pickup is available at the nursery.