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 ...

Q: I have a row of 12 'Emerald Green' arborvitae planted along the perimeter of my property. This is the third year for them. Up until now, they were doing very well. This year they all put on 6 ...

Arborvitae plants are popular, cheap evergreen shrubs found all around Chicago. Here’s how to pick one that’s right for your yard.

Low-maintenance and versatile, arborvitae, also known as "tree of life," has many uses in the home landscape, including as a hedge or screen.

Among the most popular, according to Wiesner, are the biotas, including Dark American, Emerald Green and Oriental varieties.

Emerald green arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd') is known for its bright emerald green foliage that retains its color year-round.

Or buy 'Emerald Green,' which is better at producing single leaders than the species. Misshapen arborvitae can be pulled back together by using soft arbor tie or even old pantyhose.

The most commonly found arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) in the Northwest is ‘Emerald Green,’ also known as ‘Smaragd,’ which gets about 15 feet tall by 4 feet wide.

Q: I want to plant emerald green arborvitae a few feet from my pool. Will the root system spread under my pool from this distance? How far out do the roots spread? We are going to buy five or six ...