Name: Thuja occidentalis 'Emerald'
Brand: Pépinière.ca
Availability: OutOfStock

Thuja occidentalis ‘Emerald’, commonly known as ‘Emerald Petite’ American arborvitae, is an evergreen conifer with a narrow, compact pyramidal habit, valued for its exceptional density and smaller size. Smaller than the classic ‘Smaragd’, it maintains a slender and uniform silhouette without requiring frequent pruning. Its brilliant emerald-green foliage remains attractive year-round, with excellent winter retention and no significant browning. Ideal for low hedges, structured borders, foundation plantings, or small urban spaces, it offers an elegant solution when space is limited. Thuja occidentalis ‘Emerald Petite’ prefers cool, well-drained soil and tolerates full sun to partial shade. Very hardy and easy to maintain, it brings structure and permanent greenery to northern landscapes.

Latin name

Thuja occidentalis 'Emerald Petite'

Common name

Dwarf Western Thuja 'Emerald Petite'

Type

Conifer for compact hedge

Family

Cupressaceae

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone

Zone 3

Exposure

Sun

Watering

Moderate, cool soil at planting

Fertilization

Light compost in spring if necessary

Soil type

Well-drained, tolerates various soils

Minimum temperature

-40 °C (-40 °F)

Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period

Spring

Flower color

Subtle green

Fruiting

Dried fruits in very compact cones.

Foliage color

Emerald green

Shape

Narrow pyramidal compact

Garden structure

Size and growth

Height

2 m (6.5 ft)

Width

80 cm (32 in)

Growth rate

Moderate

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