Thuja occidentalis smaragd
Description: Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd', commonly known as Emerald Green Arborvitae or Smaragd Arborvitae, is a popular evergreen conifer prized for its narrow, conical shape and vibrant green foliage. This cultivar is particularly valued for its year-round color and compact form, making it an excellent choice for hedges, screens, and specimen plantings.
Foliage:
- Leaves: The leaves are scale-like, bright green, and arranged in flat sprays. They maintain their vibrant color throughout the year, even in winter.
- Seasonal Color: The foliage remains a rich green color year-round, providing continuous visual interest.
Form and Size:
- Size: Typically grows 3-5 meters tall and 1-2 meters wide, forming a narrow, conical shape.
- Habit: Upright and densely columnar, making it suitable for various landscape uses where space is limited.
Growing Conditions:
- Climate: Thrives in temperate climates and is suitable for various regions in Australia. It can tolerate light frosts and is adaptable to urban conditions.
- Soil: Prefers well-draining, fertile soils but can adapt to a variety of soil types, including sandy and loamy soils. Avoid waterlogged conditions.
- Sunlight: Best grown in full sun to partial shade to ensure robust growth and maintain foliage color.
- Watering: Regular watering during the establishment phase is crucial. Once established, it benefits from consistent moisture but can tolerate some drought.
Uses:
- Ornamental Tree: Highly valued as an ornamental tree for its attractive foliage and compact form.
- Hedges and Screening: Ideal for creating narrow hedges, screens, and windbreaks due to its dense growth habit.
- Specimen Plant: Suitable as a focal point in gardens and landscapes.
- Containers: Can be grown in large containers, making it a versatile choice for patios and small gardens.
Maintenance:
- Pruning: Prune lightly to maintain shape and remove dead or diseased branches. Minimal pruning is required due to its naturally tidy form.
- Fertilizing: Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring to promote healthy growth and vibrant foliage color.
- Pests and Diseases: Generally resistant to many pests and diseases. Monitor for common issues such as spider mites, bagworms, and fungal diseases. Maintain good air circulation to prevent fungal problems.
Notes:
- Hardiness: Hardy in USDA zones 3-8. In cooler regions of Australia, provide protection from severe frost to prevent damage to young shoots.
- Companion Plants: Pair with other evergreen shrubs and perennials, such as boxwood and heucheras, to create a harmonious and visually appealing garden display
Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd'
Common Name: Emerald Green Arborvitae, Smaragd Arborvitae
Botanical Name: Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd'
Family: Cupressaceae
Origin: Native to Eastern North America
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- Plants are grown locally on the Sunshine Coast
- All outdoor plants are sun hardened and ready to grow
- Indoor plants are grown under 50% Shade and will transfer perfectly to indoor use
- Orchids are also grown under 50% Shade and are best brought indoors during flowering for show then returned back into a shaded area until the following flowering time
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How to Look after your plants like we do
- When using any Garden Care products or Fertilisers we always recommend reading the label before use
- We recommend using Earthlife crushed rock mineral on all plants when planting in the ground or in Pots.
- When planting in Pots in Our garden centre we use either Rocky Point Premium Potting mix or our own custom potting mixes blend to plant all our plants
- If planting in the ground we also recommend that you use good quality Bagged garden soil around your plants at the time of planting
