{"id":49264,"date":"2023-01-30T15:04:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-30T21:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=49264"},"modified":"2026-04-18T16:12:43","modified_gmt":"2026-04-18T21:12:43","slug":"emerald-green-arborvitae","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/product\/emerald-green-arborvitae\/","title":{"rendered":"Emerald Green Arborvitae &#8211; Evergreen Privacy Tree"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;off&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; da_is_singular=&#8221;off&#8221; da_with_loader=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221;][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Provides perfect privacy for your backyard oasis. This dense, full evergreen ensures that your outdoor space is free from interruptions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":49937,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"The Emerald Green Arboritae is a great living fence that helps keep your outdoor space safe and protected. It requires 4+ hours of sun, consistent watering, and very little pruning. For true privacy, space every 2-3 feet, measured from the center of the plant.\r\n\r\nIn the urban jungle of the Chicago suburbs, we all want peace and privacy in our outdoor space. While fences work sometimes, the arborvitaes grow strong and tall, creating a living wall. No more dogs barking at your kids or seeing your neighbor grilling three houses down.\r\n<h3>Key Features:<\/h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u2714 A favorite for formal hedges, offering elegant year-round greenery with a compact, narrow profile.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\r\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u2714 Naturally grows into a dense, upright shape\u2014perfect for smaller yards or tight property lines.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\r\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u2714 Low-maintenance, making it a reliable choice for Chicagoland landscapes.<\/span>\r\n<h3>How Often Should I Water Emerald Green Arborvitae?<b>\r\n<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">After planting, consistent watering is key\u2014especially through the first growing season and into early winter. While they\u2019re hardy, Emerald Greens need sufficient moisture before the ground freezes to avoid winter burn. Many homeowners stop watering once it gets chilly, but mild winters without snow still call for occasional deep watering, especially in the month of November.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<b>Tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Emerald Green Arborvitae don\u2019t always show stress right away. Keep an eye on soil moisture\u2014especially in fall and early winter\u2014to prevent root damage or browning tips.<\/span>\r\n<h3>How Fast Do Emerald Green Arborvitae Grow?<b>\r\n<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Emerald Green Arborvitae grow at a moderate pace\u2014usually around 6 inches per year. They\u2019re a bit slower than <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/product\/green-giant-arborvitae\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Green Giants<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> but offer a tidy, uniform shape that doesn\u2019t need constant trimming. With proper care and a few years of patience, they form a lush privacy screen that stays neat and refined.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<b>Tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> These evergreens focus on root growth in the first couple years. Once established, you'll notice more consistent vertical growth and denser foliage.<\/span>\r\n<h3>How and When Should I Prune My Emerald Green Arborvitae?<b>\r\n<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Thanks to their naturally columnar form, heavy pruning isn\u2019t usually necessary. If you'd like to shape or control size, prune in late winter before new growth starts, or in early summer after the first flush. Avoid fall pruning, as fresh cuts can be vulnerable to winter injury.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<b>Tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Always remove dead, broken, or crossing branches as needed. 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