Thuja Occidentalis 'Smaragd'
Thuja Smaragd boasts dark green sharply pointed leaves held in drooping sprays with red-brown bark. Although it is slower growing than Leylandii it is often a much bushier plant and has a conical habit giving great architectural value.
Grows well in most soil conditions, avoid planting in water-logged soil.
Plant Habit: Bush
Soil Type: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Aspect: South-facing, East-Facing, West-facing
Sunlight: Full Sun
Foliage: Evergreen
Soil pH: Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Hardiness Rating (RHS): H7 (<-20°C)
The growth rate is on average of 40-60cm a year.