Emerald Green Arborvitae is a tall, conical-shaped evergreen shrub that features attractive dark green foliage. Growth habit is dense and erect. Grows moderately fast to about 10-15' tall and 3 to 4' wide. Useful in foundation plantings to accentuate a tall entryway or as a corner plant. Useful in landscape beds and islands as an evergreen privacy screen, natural hedge, or wind and noise buffer. Prefers full sun but will tolerate a little shade. Easy to grow in well-drained soils and very low maintenance.

Height: 10' to 15' Landscape Usages: Foundation, Landscape Beds, Outdoor Living Areas, Containers / Planters, Entryway, Small Groups, Accent, Hedges, Focal Point Specimen, Buffer / Screens, Frame Structure Sun Exposure: Full Sun, Mostly Sun, Afternoon Sun Resistant To: Deer Resistant, Disease, Drought, Heat, Insect Water Needs: Low USDA Zones: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Spread: 3' to 4' Attracts: Visual Attention Characteristics: Foliage, Growth Habit / Form Fragrances: Fragrant Foliage Growth Rate: Moderate Foliage Color: Green Soil Needs: Ammended Clay, Average, Well-Drained Type: Shrub, Evergreen Theme Gardens: Japanese

Arborvitae Emerald Green Feeding Instructions

Fertilize this evergreen shrub in Spring (after new growth has begun to emerge), and again, if needed, in late Summer to early Fall with a well-balanced tree and shrub fertilizer or an organic plant food. When in dought as to how much fertilizer to apply, follow instructions on the product label.

Arborvitae Emerald Green Pruning Instructions

This is a low-maintenance plant that requires little or no pruning! An occasional snip here or there of a stray or broken branch, or shearing faded flowers to encourage more blooming is okay.

Arborvitae Emerald Green Pest Instructions

This plant typically encounters very few pest or disease problems. If a pest or disease problem is identified, treat with an insecticide product, preferably one containing "Neem oil". Neem oil is a safe, triple-action product that can be used to control insects, mites and diseases. If your plant appears seriously stressed or diseased, consult with your local nurseryman, arborist, professional landscaper or local extension agent.