Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd'

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Emerald or Smaragd Cedar

  
Plant photo of: Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd'
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Information by: J.J. Neilson Arboretum        Photographer:

 

Description

This shrub can reach about 25' tall and has small, scaled green leaves.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Conifer, Shrub

 

Height Range

6-12', 12-25'

 

Flower Color

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Flower Season

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Leaf Color

Green, Light Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

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Fruit Season

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Sun

Full

 

Water

Very Low, Low, Medium, High

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist

 

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral, Basic

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal, Mediterranean

 

Accenting Features

Silhouette, Specimen, Unusual Shape

 

Seasonal Interest

n/a

 

Location Uses

Entry, Shrub Border, Foundation, Park, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Topiary, Small Spaces

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.