.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 This evergreen conifer features vibrant, dense foliage with a classic upright growth habit. Its bright green color remains year-round, providing privacy screens or attractive accents in gardens. Suggested Uses Ideal for hedges, screens, specimen plantings, and foundation plantings in landscape designs. Plant Details Botanical Name: Thuja occidentalis 'Emerald Green' Common Name: Emerald Green Arborvitae Size & Growth: Typically grows 3-4 ft tall and 2-3 ft wide with an annual growth rate of about 3-4 inches. Hardiness Zones: 3 to 7 Foliage Type: Evergreen, Needle-like Bloom Time: Does not produce noticeable flowers Growth Rate: Fast-growing Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade Attracts Pollinators: No Indoor Friendly: No Container Friendly: Yes, suitable for containers Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Toxic to pets if ingested Fragrant: No Cut Flower: No Grows Well With: Other evergreen shrubs, perennials, and ornamental grasses Care Tips Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil in full sun for optimal growth. Soil Moisture: Keep soil evenly moist, avoiding waterlogging. Soil Type: Prefers slightly acidic to neutral, well-drained soil. Humidity: Tolerant of average garden humidity levels. Pruning Instructions: Light pruning to maintain shape, best done in early spring. Winter Care: Protect from harsh winter winds and heavy snowfall in colder zones. Planting Depth: Plant the root ball slightly above soil level; water thoroughly after planting. Fertilization: Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring and late summer. Special Care: Mulch around the base to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds.