Emerald Green Arborvitae. Vitali Laurentsik / Getty Images. Emerald green arborvitae ... Once mature, dwarf arborvitae typically reach three to 10 feet in height, depending on the variety.

Emerald green arborvitae, on the other hard, is a standout plant to consider for adding privacy to a small yard, or if you desire a more elegant privacy hedge. Unlike the towering 'Green Giant ...

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EASY TO GROW Arborvitae are not difficult to grow; ... while the same-size Emerald Green costs around $85. Whichever variety a homeowner chooses, proper care and maintenance, ...

Perhaps the most popular variety is the emerald green arborvitae (T. occidentalis ‘Smargd’). Growing 12 to 15 feet tall, it is a staple screening shrub in many residential landscapes.

Arborvitae also pair well with tall flowering shrubs (viburnum, ninebark, tree-type hydrangeas, crape myrtles, etc.) Size-wise, it's true arborvitae will grow 1 to 2 feet per year.

White-cedar is a slow-growing tree that reaches 25 to 40 feet in height and spreads to about 10 to 12 feet wide, preferring a wet or moist, rich soil.

A neglected arborvitae can easily become too large for its space, without enough green margin for pruning. In nature, arborvitaes can reach 50 to 70 feet tall and 30 feet wide.

There are a few serious pests that infest established emerald arborvitae, such as mites and webworms. Take sealed foliage samples to your local garden center expert to verify the diagnosis.