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Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd'

Emerald Cedar

Plant photo of: Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd'
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Information by: J.J. Neilson Arboretum        Photographer:

 

Description

This shrub can reach about 25' tall and has small, scaled, green leaves. This is a highly combustible plant.

 

Plant Type

Conifer, Shrub

Height Range

6-12', 12-25'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Green, Light Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal, Mediterranean

Accenting Features

Silhouette, Specimen, Unusual Shape

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Entry, Shrub Border, Foundation, Park, With Rocks

Special Uses

Topiary, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.