Get the privacy you've always wanted for your home with Emerald Green Arborvitaes!
The Emerald Green Arborvitae is a type of conifer evergreen that will grow in a narrow, pyramidal shape and act as a great specimen or accent tree for your landscape. These incredibly vibrant green trees will keep there foliage all year round, however, the color will deepen into a lovely emerald shade of green as it gets older. As these Arborvitaes mature, they'll grow to a height of 10-15 feet and have a spread of 3-4 feet so remember to plant them at least 2 to 3 inches apart in order to be able to create that screen for your privacy! While they provide a bright green foliage, the Emerald Green Arborvitae's will act as the "bones" to your yard and provide structure and definition year round.
Emerald Green Arborvitaes for Sale in Rockford, IL
When it comes to planting and caring for your Emerald Green Arborvitaes, not only are they very fibrous rooted but they're also very easy to transplant! Not only do they have shallow, spreading roots but they're also not known for being aggressive. These trees prefer a well-drained soil, but are very forgiving and can tolerate drier soils once established. Emerald Green Arborvitaes will grow 1-2 feet per year when young just as long as you give it a sunny location, some fertilizer, and water! Whatever your soil-type, water conditions, exposure or climate, the Emerald Green Arborvitaes are easy to maintain and trouble-free.
| Botanical Name |
Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd' |
| Mature Height |
10 - 15 feet |
| Mature Spread |
3 - 4 feet |
| Sun Exposure |
Full Sun |
| Soil Type |
Widely Adaptable |
| Growth Rate |
Medium |
| Foliage |
Emerald Green |
| Fall Color |
Evergreen |
On top of being a great specimen for privacy, these Emerald Green Arborvitae's also elude an extremely fragrant foliage that will make for a great time when it comes to cutting branches for Christmas arrangements. Not only that but these Arborvitae provide excellent nesting sites and cover for birds and small animals. There flowering buds, seeds and foliage are a food source for wildlife. If you think Emerald Green Arborvitaes are right for your home, let us help find the perfect one for you!
Contact Ack Ack today and how their team of experts can help find you the right Emerald Green Arborvitae tree in Rockford, IL today!