Emerald Beauty Arborvitae
Botanical Name: Thuja Occidentalis ‘Smarged’
Hardiness Zones: 3-8
Mature Height: 15'
Growth Rate: Medium
Seed Source: Michigan
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Plastic GallonAvailable: 0 - Plantable Peat GallonAvailable: 0
Plastic Gallon
| Item # | Age | Height | Available | 50 | 100 | 250 | 500 | 1000 | 2500 | 5000 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEBPL1Y03 | 2 Y | 3 – 6″ |
| 6.02 | 4.75 | 5.39 | 5.07 | $5.22 | 4.62 | 5.07 | |
| AEBPL1Y06 | 2 Y | 6 – 9″ |
| 6.13 | 4.86 | 5.50 | 5.18 | $5.33 | 4.73 | 5.18 | |
| AEBPL1Y09 | 2 Y | 9 – 12″ |
| 6.24 | 4.97 | 5.61 | 5.29 | $5.44 | 4.84 | 5.29 | |
| AEBPL2Y12 | 2 Y | 12 – 15″ |
| 6.47 | 5.20 | 5.84 | 5.52 | $5.70 | 5.07 | 5.52 | |
| AEBPL2Y15 | 2 Y | 15 – 18″ |
| 6.58 | 5.31 | 5.95 | 5.63 | $5.81 | 5.18 | 5.63 | |
| AEBPL2Y18 | 2 Y | 18 – 24″ |
| 6.69 | 5.42 | 6.06 | 5.74 | $5.92 | 5.29 | 5.74 | |
Plantable Peat Gallon
| Item # | Age | Height | Available | 50 | 100 | 250 | 500 | 1000 | 2500 | 5000 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEBPG1Y09 | 2 Y | 9 – 12″ |
| 6.59 | 5.25 | 5.92 | 5.59 | $5.72 | 5.12 | 5.59 | |
| AEBPG2Y12 | 2 Y | 12 – 15″ |
| 6.82 | 5.48 | 6.15 | 5.82 | $5.98 | 5.35 | 5.82 | |
| AEBPG2Y15 | 2 Y | 15 – 18″ |
| 6.93 | 5.59 | 6.26 | 5.93 | $6.09 | 5.46 | 5.93 | |
| AEBPG2Y18 | 2 Y | 18 – 24″ |
| 7.04 | 5.70 | 6.37 | 6.04 | $6.20 | 5.57 | 6.04 | |
Notes
Emerald Beauty Arborvitae are typically a slower grower than other Arborvitaes. However, it does not lose its color during the winter as many other Arborvitae varieties do.
Uses
Emerald Beauty Arborvitaes are often used for landscaping, hedging, privacy screens, topiary, containers, and in urban gardens.
Wildlife Value
This tree offers nesting areas and cover for several birds and small animals. Its flower buds, seeds, and foliage act as a great food source for many woodland animals as well.
History & Lore
The common name ‘Arborvitae’ is a latin form of the French, ‘l'arbre de vie’. This translates to ‘tree of life’, named by Swedish botanist Linnaeus. Its specific name, ‘Occidentalis’, translates to ‘West’. This was the direction from Sweden where this tree was first discovered.
Hardiness Zones
3-8
Tree Type
Conifer
Tree Subtype
Arborvitae
Mature Height
15'
Mature Spread
4'
Growth Rate
Medium
Seed Source
Michigan
Sun Preference
Full sun, part shade
Soil PH Range
6.5-8.0
Soil Preference
Sandy, loam, well drained
Tolerant
Drought
Intolerant
Far west locations, and deep southern climates
Diseases
Minimal tip blight
Pests
Bagworms, scale, leafminers, spidermites
