Narrow pyramidal shape: Maximizes screening area while minimizing yard space usage
Dense emerald green foliage: Provides year-round color and visual interest
Cold hardy and disease resistant: Withstands harsh winters and common pests for reliable performance
Low maintenance: Requires minimal pruning and adapts to various soil types
Adaptable to full sun or partial shade: Versatile placement options for different landscapes
Shop Emerald Green Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis 'Emerald Green'), a narrow evergreen privacy tree with dense, emerald-green foliage that holds its color year-round. Reaching 10–15 feet tall and just 3–4 feet wide, it's ideal for privacy hedges, foundation plantings, and smaller landscapes where space is tight. Low-maintenance and cold h
Mature width
3-4 feet (12-16 inches in some sources)
Growth habit
Evergreen, pyramidal, columnar
Sunlight requirements
Full sun to partial shade
Watering needs
Moderate, established plants rely on rainfall
Soil type
Well-drained, average moisture
Hardiness zones
USDA zones 4-8 (varies by source)
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First time ordering trees in the mail and it was so easy! The trees arrived fast and included a packet of fertilizer to help them recover from being shipped, though they looked perfect right out of the box. Really happy with everything, start to finish.
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Alina · October 30, 2026
The trees arrived healthy, and were planted within a day or two