Evergreen Tree – Emerald Green Arborvitae ‘Smarage’

Emerald Green Arborvitae ‘Smarage’

Botanical name: thuja occidentalis ‘smaragd’ 

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: 12-14 ft in height with a 3-4 ft spread 

Hardy zone:  zones 3-8

Foliage color: green 

Growth rate: grows up to 1 ft per year 

Pruning instructions: prune in the late winter/early spring to maintain desired shape and size 

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings in the summer 

Landscape use: hedge, privacy, background planting 

Light needs: 4-6 hours of sun per day 

Special features: attracts birds, winter interest 

Watering instructions: allow the top few inches of soil to dry between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer once a year in the early spring before new growth emerges 

Best time to plant: spring or fall 

Best type of soil: can adapt to all kinds of soil 

Companion plants: azaleas, pinnacle hydrangea, purple fountain grass 

Toxicity level: toxic for humans and pets if ingested 

Invasive species: no