Emerald Green Arborvitae is one of the most trusted evergreens for creating a clean, polished privacy screen without overwhelming the landscape. With soft, scale-like foliage in a rich emerald-green color and a naturally narrow shape, this classic arborvitae tree brings year-round structure to property lines, foundation beds, driveways, patios, and formal garden spaces. Also known as Thuja Emerald Green or Thuja occidentalis ‘Emerald Green’, this evergreen has a tidy, pyramidal growth habit that stays much more compact than larger privacy trees. While varieties like Green Giant Arborvitae can grow very tall and wide, Emerald Green Arborvitae matures to about 10 to 15 feet tall and 3 to 4 feet wide, making it a smart choice for residential landscapes where space matters. Use Emerald Green Arborvitae for privacy along fences, patios, pool areas, side yards, and outdoor seating spaces. When planted in a row, these dense evergreens grow together into a living wall that softens views, adds wind protection, and keeps the landscape looking finished through every season. Though often searched as arborvitae shrubs, Emerald Green Arborvitae grows as a compact evergreen tree with a narrow, upright form. It needs little pruning to keep its shape, making it a favorite for homeowners who want a refined look without constant trimming. Plant it as a privacy hedge, formal screen, driveway border, entryway accent, container evergreen, or vertical feature in a mixed garden bed. Its deep green foliage pairs beautifully with boxwoods, hydrangeas, loropetalums, ornamental grasses, and colorful flowering shrubs. Popular Companion Plants These trees' reliably attractive foliage provides the perfect backdrop for a wide range of companion plants. Sunshine Ligustrum, for instance, contrasts beautifully with its naturally rounded shape and golden-yellow color. The White Wedding Hydrangea is another great accent, with large white blooms that pop against a bright green backdrop. Boxwoods are a great choice to plant alongside Thuja occidentalis as well, especially for formal landscapes. It's easy to work in a Wintergreen Boxwood square hedge in front of or beside your trees. This is an easy way to bump up the elegance and class of your landscape. Not a fan of trimming formal hedges? Plant some Baby Gem Boxwoods. They grow in a rounded muffin-like shape that is just as classic as a square hedge. Check out a few other privacy tree selections, such as the Leyland Cypress, Blue Point Juniper, or Italian Cypress. Read Our Arborvitae Trees Buyer's Guide Read our 19 Best Privacy Plant Picks
