Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd'
Emerald Green arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd') is a hedge plant that reaches 2.5 m × 75 cm after ten years. Light: full sun, part shade. Hardy down to -35 °C. Drought tolerance: low. Sold in local shops from about HUF 1,400. We do not recommend it for most Central European gardens.
This narrow, dense evergreen makes a tidy hedge or a slim privacy screen. Plant it in sun or light partial shade with good drainage, and water during dry spells. For a new hedge, consider a more resilient alternative because prolonged drought and damaging pests can cause substantial losses.
| Group | Hedge |
| Light | Full sun, Part shade |
| Size after 10 years | 2.5 m × 75 cm |
| Ultimate size | 3.5–5 m × 1–1.5 m |
| Hardiness | down to -35 °C (USDA 3, RHS H7) |
| Soil | Average garden soil, Clay, Sandy, Calcareous, Acidic |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Flowering | no data |
| Water need | Medium |
| Drought tolerance | Low |
| Maintenance | High |
| Root aggressiveness | Low |
| Suckering | no |
| Spreading | Low |
| Distance from buildings | at least 1 m |
| Distance from paving | at least 0.5 m |
| Litter | not typical |
| Planting distance | 80 cm |
| For dogs | no data |
| For cats | no data |
| For children | Toxic (uncertain) |
| Typical price | from about HUF 1,400 |
Toxicity data is for information only. If your pet or child has eaten a plant, contact a vet or a doctor.
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The same plant is sold as a small pot and as a specimen several metres tall, and the price follows. Prices are rounded and for guidance only.
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Size
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Typical price
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| 20-30 cm | approx. HUF 1,400 |
| 30-40 cm | approx. HUF 2,400 |
| 100-125 cm | approx. HUF 20,000 |
| 125-150 cm | approx. HUF 16,000 |
| 150-175 cm | approx. HUF 22,000 |
| 175-200 cm | approx. HUF 27,000 |
| size not stated | approx. HUF 4,500 |
Data updated: October 13, 2026 · How our data is made
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