Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd'
- Conifer
- Award of Garden Merit (AGM)
- 3-6 m high
- Valuable foliage plant
- Evergreen
A slow-growing, evergreen conifer with fresh green, densely branched twigs. It forms a narrow, columnar hedge that requires little pruning. It doesn't brown in winter and is very hardy. Ideal for small gardens and neat hedges.
Garden use
Use
For wildlife and biodiversity
Ornamental value and special features
Growth
Planting density
Plant about 3 - 5 plants per m²
Characteristics
| Height | 300 - 600 cm |
|---|---|
| Flowering time | April - May |
| Growth habit | Ascending |
| Growth rate | Medium |
| Hardiness | down to about -25°C |
Site conditions
| Light | Full sun, Sunny, Morning sun, Evening sun, Open shade |
|---|---|
| Moisture | Dry, Average, Moist |
| Soil | Pervious, Light, Normal |
| Soil fertility | Normal |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd' |
|---|---|
| Genus | Thuja |
| Family | Cupressaceae |
| Awards | Award of Garden Merit (AGM) |
| Origin | Hybrid |
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