This is a rare variety of arborvitae created by this online nursery so it will likely be difficult to find.īut, I’ve also seen other varieties which appear to have pretty similar size specs although a slower growth rate. In late fall/winter, the foliage darkens very much on this tree to a brown or sometimes a dark green. It’s also a very fast grower and can put on about 3 feet of growth in one year.

I included this one in the list because it’s taller than the Emerald Green Arborvitae, but narrower than the Excelsa Cedar or Green Giant Arborvitae so it fits into a sweet spot there. Forever Goldie ArborvitaeĮmerald Tower Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) is a newer, thus lesser known, arborvitae variety. Emerald Greens are beautiful trees for winter interest! Photo by Pretty Purple Door. Otherwise, it’s a beautiful tree that I personally have and love. If you don’t see other Emerald Green Arborvitae, or the ones that you do see don’t look so hot, you may want to select something else. The best advice I can give you is to take a drive around your local area. They are also susceptible to bag worms, deer foraging and several other pests and diseases. This size and shape of tree makes a great privacy hedge and sound barrier, too, ( more detail discussed in this post). In the winter, snow sets on top of the branches in such a graceful, peaceful way.

Especially when the light hits this tree… it just glows. What I like most about the emerald green is it’s shimmering bright green color. I know many people either love or hate this tree… and I’m clearly in the “love” category. A slim tree of medium height, these arborvitae can reach 12′-15′ high and 3-4′ wide. It’s a pyramidal-shaped, narrow evergreen of medium height (about 12′) in the Cypress family. Yes, Emerald Green Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) is a common tree… and with good reason. Growth Rate: Slow-Moderate (about 10-12″ per year) They look beautiful (especially in the winter) and create the privacy I want. These emerald green arborvitaes line my property in my backyard. Very new variety may be difficult to find.Įventually reaches 15-25’H x 5’W at maturity Keep scrolling to view more details about each tree. There are many narrow tree options that will fit into just about any landscape! Here are some of my personal favorites along with their growing zone, size and growth rate. If you’re looking for recommended products to care for your newly planted trees, check out my Amazon Storefront. In fact, I’ve packed over 50 trees into my 125’x70′ property!

I’d argue that in most small yards you may even have space for two or three trees if you choose them wisely. And just because your yard is small does NOT mean that you don’t have the space for a beautiful tree. Trust me, I know a thing or two about small yards. A tree that’s both slender and keeps it’s leaves/needles year-round interest will solve both size and privacy issues! With limited real estate you need to make the best of every single inch of gardening space you have.Ī great way to solve this common problem is to choose a narrow evergreen tree. But when you’re dealing with a small yard AND you’re looking for year-round interest or privacy… it gets even harder. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and Google Privacy Policy and Terms apply.Finding the right tree for any sized yard is always a big decision. trademarks are registered trademarks of Gardens Alive!, Inc.

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