It is the most popular native to north America arborvitae and it is best for medium size privacy hedge/fence. It is known for it's emerald green foliage. It grows upright fashion, it grows up to 10-15ft tall and 3-4ft wide. It can be pruned to any desired height and width. It is highly adaptive to a wide range of conditions.

Botanical Name: Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd'
Common Name: Emerald Green Arborvitae
Family: Cupressaceae
Foliage Type: Evergreen
Mature Height: 10 - 15 ft.
Mature Width: 3 - 4 ft.
Preferred Zones: Zones 4 - 8
Bloom Time: Non Flowering
Bloom Type: Non-Flowering
Preferred Soil Type: Widely Adaptable
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Growth Rate: Medium
Drought Tolerance: High