Emerald Green Arborvitae

Emerald Green Arborvitae is a popular narrow, upright evergreen known for its vibrant green foliage and dense, columnar shape. It's ideal for creating living privacy screens, windbreaks, or neat foundation plantings. This variety holds its color beautifully through winter and keeps a tidy appearance with little to no pruning.

Perfect for smaller yards or tight spaces, it grows in a uniform shape and offers year-round structure and coverage. Emerald Green is low maintenance, cold hardy, and well suited to a variety of soil conditions.

Light: Full sun to part shade

Height: 10-15 feet

Spread: 3-4 feet

Hardiness: USDA Zones 3-8 

Foliage: Evergreen, bright green

Water: Moderate; prefers well-drained soil

Maintenance: Very low

Growth Rate: Slow to moderate

Deer Resistant: Somewhat (more resistant than other arborvitae, but may be browsed in harsh winters)

Whether planted in rows for a classic privacy screen or used as a standalone accent, Emerald Green Arborvitae delivers lasting beauty and easy care.