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Emerald Green Arborvitae
Emerald Green Arborvitae
$40.00
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Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd'
Choose Emerald Green Arborvitae if you want a tight, formal evergreen screen in a narrow bed. The main tradeoff: it is slower and more deer-vulnerable than larger arborvitae, so it is not our first pick for fast privacy or heavy deer areas.
Buy This If
- You want a tight evergreen hedge.
- You can wait for coverage.
- You prefer a neat, upright shape.
- You want a natural green screen for a tight urban or suburban lot.
Skip This If
- Deer browse your yard often.
- You need fast height.
- The soil stays dry.
PGNE Report Card
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | B+ | It gives a clean, structured evergreen look, but it reads more like a hedge than a standout specimen. |
| Growth Rate | B- | It fills in steadily, but it will not give quick privacy compared with faster arborvitae options. |
| Maintenance | A- | Its naturally tight shape usually needs little trimming unless you want a very formal line. |
| Deer Resistance | D | This is not the arborvitae we would steer toward where deer feeding is common. |
| Small Space Fit | A | Its narrow, upright habit works well where wider screening plants would crowd walks, beds, or driveways. |
| Screening Value | B+ | It makes a dense, tidy screen, but patience is required before it gives full privacy. |
Our Experience
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend Emerald Green Arborvitae for homeowners who want a neat evergreen wall and are willing to water properly while it establishes. For deer-heavy sites, we would usually point you elsewhere.
Plant Facts
| Botanical Name | Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd' |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Emerald Green Arborvitae |
| Mature Height | 10-15 ft |
| Mature Width | 3-4 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 3a-8b |
| Spacing | 3-4 ft |
| Sun | Full Sun |
| Moisture | Average to moist |
| Growth Habit | Narrow, pyramidal, upright |
| Evergreen | Yes |
| Native | Yes (species native to New England/eastern US) |
Customers Usually Ask
Will it make a privacy hedge?
Yes, if planted as a row and given time to fill in.
Does it need shearing?
Usually no, unless you want a clipped, formal hedge.
Is it safe from deer?
No; deer can browse it, especially in winter.
Why Choose Arborvitaes for Privacy & Year-Round Coverage?
Arborvitaes are the gold standard for privacy screens and evergreen structure in New England landscapes. Known for their dense foliage, year-round color, and cold hardiness, these fast-growing evergreens create natural boundaries, wind protection.
- Fast, Dense Privacy: Quick-growing varieties fill in efficiently to create natural screening from neighbors or roads.
- Year-Round Evergreen Color: Maintain consistent greenery through winter when other plants go dormant.
- Cold Hardy & Reliable: Built to withstand northern climates, arborvitaes provide dependable long-term structure.
Why Choose Pro Growers of New England for Arborvitaes?
At Pro Growers of New England, our arborvitaes are grown and maintained locally for real New England conditions — not boxed up and shipped across the country. Every plant is carefully selected, properly spaced, and allowed to develop strong root systems before ever leaving the nursery.
Unlike large online sellers, you’re welcome to visit our nursery in person, walk the rows, inspect the exact plants available, and see firsthand how they’re grown. That means no surprises, no guessing, and no damaged plants from long-distance transit.
Unlike large online sellers, you’re welcome to visit our nursery in person, walk the rows, inspect the exact plants available, and see firsthand how they’re grown. That means no surprises, no guessing, and no damaged plants from long-distance transit.
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-11013
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