Key Features

• Growth Habit:
  • Narrow upright pyramidal evergreen shrub/tree
  • Typically grows 10–15 feet tall and 3–4 feet wide
• Bloom Color:
  • Non-showy small cones rather than traditional flowers
• Fragrance:
  • Light fresh evergreen fragrance from foliage
• Wildlife Attraction & Pest Resistance:
  • Provides shelter and nesting cover for birds
  • Moderately deer resistant, though browsing may occur in winter
  • Generally pest and disease resistant
• Planting Zones: USDA Zones 3–8
• Sun Preferences: Full sun to partial shade
  • Best color and densest growth occur in full sun
• Drought Tolerance: Moderate once established

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Planting Instructions (From a 3.5" Pot into the Ground)

1. Choose the Location

• Select a sunny to lightly shaded area with well-drained soil.
• Ideal for hedges, privacy screens, foundation plantings, and formal borders.

2. Prepare the Soil

• Loosen soil 10–12 inches deep.
• Add compost if needed to improve drainage and root establishment.

3. Dig the Hole

• Dig a hole twice as wide as the 3.5" pot and equal depth.

4. Remove from Pot

• Carefully remove the plant and gently loosen any circling roots.

5. Plant

• Position the root ball level with or slightly above surrounding soil level.
• Backfill and firm soil gently.

6. Water

• Water thoroughly after planting.
• Keep soil evenly moist during establishment.

7. Mulch

• Apply mulch around the base to conserve moisture and regulate soil temperature.
• Keep mulch a few inches away from the trunk.

8. Spacing

• Space plants 2–4 feet apart for hedges or farther apart for specimen plantings.

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Seasonal Care & Maintenance

• Water deeply during prolonged dry periods, especially in the first few years
• Lightly prune if desired to maintain formal shape
• Protect young plants from heavy snow or winter wind in exposed areas
• Fertilize lightly in spring with an evergreen fertilizer if needed

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Emerald Green Arborvitae is a dependable evergreen that delivers year-round color, elegant structure, and excellent privacy screening. Its compact form, rich green foliage, and low-maintenance nature make it one of the most versatile landscape evergreens available.

Our unique, innovative packaging ensures your order arrives in excellent condition. We recommend that you place your order according to the ideal planting time for your growing zone (see estimated dates below). 

Spring

Zone 3, 4: Early to Mid May

Zone 5: Late April to Early May

Zone 6: Mid to Late April

Zone 7: Early to Mid April

Zone 8: Late March to Early April

Zone 9, 10: Late March

Fall

Zone 2, 3, 4: Early September

Zone 5: Early to Mid September

Zone 6: Mid September

Zone 7: Mid to Late September

Zone 8, 9, 10: Late September to Early October

these plants do NOt like late fall planting at all.