1060 Wellington Road Narre Warren East VIC 3804 T: 03 9554 2000 sales@specialitytrees.com.au www.specialitytrees.com.au |
Tree | Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd' Emerald Green Arborvitae |
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 |
Form | Conical |
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. |
Features | Small Evergreen Conical Avenue Driveway Feature Foliage Formal Screening Group Planting Hedging Informal Screening |
Pot sizes in production | |
Substitutes |
• Banksia integrifolia 'Sentinel' • Juniperus chinensis 'Spartan' • Syzygium australe 'ST1' Opal Maze • Thuja plicata fastigiata |
Disclaimer: The material contained on the Speciality Trees website is for general information only. Although much care has been taken to provide the information on its website, Speciality Trees does not warrant the accuracy, completeness or currency of this information and its suitability to your needs. All material listed on the Speciality Trees website, its associated links and product sheets are varieties either ready for sale or in production. This is an information source and not confirmation of availability. It is strongly recommended that users enquire about product availability independently of this source.