• Size: Typically grows 10–15 feet tall and 3–4 feet wide.
• Growth Rate: Slow to moderate, growing about 6–12 inches per year.
• Appearance: Dense, upright, and cone-shaped with bright emerald-green, scale-like foliage.
• Winter Color: Unlike many other evergreens, it retains its green color in winter rather than turning brown (bronzing)
• Spacing: Plant 2–3 feet apart for a dense privacy hedge, or 3–4 feet apart for a more defined, individual look.
• Light: Thrives in full sun to light shade (prefers at least 6 hours of direct sun).
• Soil: Adaptable but prefers moist, well-drained soil.
• Watering: Requires consistent, regular watering during the first 1–2 years to establish roots.
• Maintenance: Low-maintenance, generally requiring no pruning to maintain its shape.
• Zones: Hardy in USDA Zones 3–8, tolerating temperatures down to 
  

Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd' aka Emerald Cedar