Tree | Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd' Emerald Green Arborvitae |
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Description | This tree is smaller growing with bright green flat branchlets that slightly weep. The undersides are often a dull grey colour and they are slightly scented. It has a compact pyramidal shape. Thuja varieties are immune to canker disease. | ||
Foliage |
Evergreen
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Form |
Conical
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Mature Size | 3-4 × 1-2m | ||
Uses | Can be used for screening and great for smaller gardens. Ideal for formal garden designs. Responds well to pruning. | ||
Position & Soil | Will tolerate most soils in a full sun position or partly shaded. Prefers well-drained soil but may need watering in dry periods. Responds well to pruning - prune in early spring before onset of new growth. Thuja is not susceptible to canker. | ||
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Substitutes |
• Banksia integrifolia 'Sentinel' • Juniperus chinensis 'Spartan' • Syzygium australe 'ST1' Opal Maze • Thuja plicata fastigiata |
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