.plant-container { font-family: inherit; } .plant-container ul { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-left: 0; } .plant-container li { display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 0; } .plant-container img { width: 24px; height: auto; margin-right: 10px; vertical-align: middle; flex-shrink: 0; } Emerald Green' American Arborvitae Thuja occidentalis 'Emerald Green' Description An evergreen conifer featuring dense, vibrant emerald-green foliage. It maintains a compact, pyramidal shape and is prized for its low maintenance and year-round color. Suggested Uses Ideal for privacy screens, hedges, foundation plantings, and decorative accents in residential and commercial landscapes. Plant Details Botanical Name: Emerald Green' American Arborvitae Thuja occidentalis 'Emerald Green' Common Name: Emerald Green' American Arborvitae Size & Growth: Typically reaches 10-15 ft tall with a 3-4 ft spread; slow to moderate growth rate Hardiness Zones: 3 to 7 Foliage Type: Evergreen Bloom Time: Non-flowering, maintains colorful foliage year-round Growth Rate: Slow to moderate Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade Attracts Pollinators: No Indoor Friendly: No Container Friendly: Yes, with proper care Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Mild toxicity if ingested Fragrant: No Cut Flower: Not typically used as cut flower Grows Well With: Other conifers, shrubs, and perennials with similar light and soil needs Care Tips Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade; space appropriately for growth Soil Moisture: Keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged Soil Type: Prefers slightly acidic to neutral, loamy or sandy soils Humidity: Tolerant of average garden humidity Pruning Instructions: Minimal pruning needed; remove dead or crowded branches to maintain shape Winter Care: Protect from harsh winter winds; Mulch around roots to insulate Planting Depth: Plant at same depth as container or root ball Fertilization: Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring Special Care: Avoid excessive pruning; appreciate its natural form