Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd' is a narrow, upright conifer with bright emerald-green, scale-like foliage held in flat sprays. Its tidy, columnar shape makes it a favourite for slim, formal evergreen hedges and screens.
- Foliage: bright green, scale-like sprays, evergreen
- Naturally narrow, upright habit that needs little shaping
- Supplied as 40 plants in 9cm pots, 20-30cm tall
- Full sun or partial shade
- Suits hedging, screening and dividing garden areas
Plant in well-drained, moisture-retentive soil and water regularly through the first two summers, as young conifers dislike drying out. Space about 40-50cm apart for a hedge. Trim lightly in summer to keep a neat face, and avoid cutting into old bare wood.
Supplied as young plants in growing pots, shipped directly from our partner growers. Plants are living products, so size and shape can vary slightly from the photo.
At a Glance
- Type: outdoor garden plant
- Pack: 40 plants
- Height: approx. 20-30 cm as supplied
- Pot: Ø9 cm nursery pot
- Light: full sun or partial shade
- Delivery: free delivery across Ireland and 24 more EU countries (5–8 working days), covered by our healthy-arrival guarantee
- Sun or shade
- Full sun
- Height
- 1.5-2.5 m
- Spread
- 1.5-2.5 m
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Time to maturity
- 10-20 years
- Soil
- Clay, Sandy, Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid to alkaline
- Moisture
- Translation missing: en.labels.sc_v_moist but well-drained
- Exposure
- Sheltered, Exposed
- Aspect
- East, South, West
- Hardiness (RHS)
- H7 (to about -20 °C)
Sources: RHS Plant Finder; PFAF;
Ranges come from the RHS Plant Finder and PFAF. They show what each plant tolerates; local conditions vary.
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Typical Delivery Times
Ireland and all EU destinations — 5–8 working days
Delivery times are estimates and may vary based on local conditions.
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