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Thuja Smaragd Hedging Plants - Thuja Occidentalis Smaragd

Original price Β£3.79 - Original price Β£350.79
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Thuja Occidentalis 'Smaragd' is a columnar, evergreen shrub with dense emerald-green foliage that makes it ideal for creating tidy, narrow hedges or privacy screens. It offers year-round colour and minimal maintenance, making it a versatile and practical choice for a variety of garden settings.

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Pot Grown (13 sizes)

Thuja Smaragd Hedging Plants - Thuja Occidentalis Smaragd – 15-30cm, Pot Grown

15-30cm Β· Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£3.61 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£3.42 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£3.23 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£3.04 each
25% off100+ plantsΒ£2.85 each
Current price Β£3.79each

Thuja Smaragd Hedging Plants - Thuja Occidentalis Smaragd – 15-30cm, Pot Grown

15-30cm

Β£3.79 each

Thuja Smaragd Hedging Plants - Thuja Occidentalis Smaragd – 30-50cm, Pot Grown

30-50cm Β· Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£5.51 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£5.22 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£4.93 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£4.64 each
25% off100+ plantsΒ£4.35 each
Current price Β£5.79each

Thuja Smaragd Hedging Plants - Thuja Occidentalis Smaragd – 30-50cm, Pot Grown

30-50cm

Β£5.79 each

Thuja Smaragd Hedging Plants - Thuja Occidentalis Smaragd – 50-70cm, Pot Grown

50-70cm Β· Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£10.26 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£9.72 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£9.18 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£8.64 each
25% off100+ plantsΒ£8.10 each
Current price Β£10.79each

Thuja Smaragd Hedging Plants - Thuja Occidentalis Smaragd – 50-70cm, Pot Grown

50-70cm

Β£10.79 each

Thuja Smaragd Hedging Plants - Thuja Occidentalis Smaragd – 70-90cm, Pot Grown

70-90cm Β· Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£14.06 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£13.32 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£12.58 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£11.84 each
25% off100+ plantsΒ£11.10 each
Current price Β£14.79each

Thuja Smaragd Hedging Plants - Thuja Occidentalis Smaragd – 70-90cm, Pot Grown

70-90cm

Β£14.79 each

Thuja Smaragd Hedging Plants - Thuja Occidentalis Smaragd – 90-110cm, Pot Grown

90-110cm Β· Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£16.91 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£16.02 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£15.13 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£14.24 each
25% off100+ plantsΒ£13.35 each
Current price Β£17.79each

Thuja Smaragd Hedging Plants - Thuja Occidentalis Smaragd – 90-110cm, Pot Grown

90-110cm

Β£17.79 each

Thuja Smaragd Hedging Plants - Thuja Occidentalis Smaragd – 110-130cm, Pot Grown

110-130cm Β· Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£29.26 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£27.72 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£26.18 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£24.64 each
25% off100+ plantsΒ£23.10 each
Current price Β£30.79each

Thuja Smaragd Hedging Plants - Thuja Occidentalis Smaragd – 110-130cm, Pot Grown

110-130cm

Β£30.79 each

Thuja Smaragd Hedging Plants - Thuja Occidentalis Smaragd – 130-150cm, Pot Grown

130-150cm Β· Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£41.61 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£39.42 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£37.23 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£35.04 each
25% off100+ plantsΒ£32.85 each
Current price Β£43.79each

Thuja Smaragd Hedging Plants - Thuja Occidentalis Smaragd – 130-150cm, Pot Grown

130-150cm

Β£43.79 each

Thuja Smaragd Hedging Plants - Thuja Occidentalis Smaragd – 150-170cm, Pot Grown

150-170cm Β· Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£58.71 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£55.62 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£52.53 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£49.44 each
25% off100+ plantsΒ£46.35 each
Current price Β£61.79each

Thuja Smaragd Hedging Plants - Thuja Occidentalis Smaragd – 150-170cm, Pot Grown

150-170cm

Β£61.79 each

Thuja Smaragd Hedging Plants - Thuja Occidentalis Smaragd – 170-200cm, Pot Grown

170-200cm Β· Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£83.41 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£79.02 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£74.63 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£70.24 each
25% off100+ plantsΒ£65.85 each
Current price Β£87.79each

Thuja Smaragd Hedging Plants - Thuja Occidentalis Smaragd – 170-200cm, Pot Grown

170-200cm

Β£87.79 each

Thuja Smaragd Hedging Plants - Thuja Occidentalis Smaragd – 200-230cm, Pot Grown

200-230cm Β· Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£108.11 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£102.42 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£96.73 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£91.04 each
25% off100+ plantsΒ£85.35 each
Current price Β£113.79each

Thuja Smaragd Hedging Plants - Thuja Occidentalis Smaragd – 200-230cm, Pot Grown

200-230cm

Β£113.79 each

Thuja Smaragd Hedging Plants - Thuja Occidentalis Smaragd – 230-250cm, Pot Grown

230-250cm Β· Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£149.91 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£142.02 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£134.13 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£126.24 each
25% off100+ plantsΒ£118.35 each
Current price Β£157.79each

Thuja Smaragd Hedging Plants - Thuja Occidentalis Smaragd – 230-250cm, Pot Grown

230-250cm

Β£157.79 each

Thuja Smaragd Hedging Plants - Thuja Occidentalis Smaragd – 250-270cm, Pot Grown

250-270cm Β· Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£208.81 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£197.82 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£186.83 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£175.84 each
25% off100+ plantsΒ£164.85 each
Current price Β£219.79each

Thuja Smaragd Hedging Plants - Thuja Occidentalis Smaragd – 250-270cm, Pot Grown

250-270cm

Β£219.79 each

Thuja Smaragd Hedging Plants - Thuja Occidentalis Smaragd – 270-300cm, Pot Grown

270-300cm Β· Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£333.26 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£315.72 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£298.18 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£280.64 each
25% off100+ plantsΒ£263.10 each
Current price Β£350.79each

Thuja Smaragd Hedging Plants - Thuja Occidentalis Smaragd – 270-300cm, Pot Grown

270-300cm

Β£350.79 each

Root Ball (10 sizes)

Thuja Smaragd Hedging Plants - Thuja Occidentalis Smaragd – 70-90cm, Root Ball

70-90cm Β· Root Ball

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£9.31 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£8.82 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£8.33 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£7.84 each
25% off100+ plantsΒ£7.35 each
Current price Β£9.79each

Thuja Smaragd Hedging Plants - Thuja Occidentalis Smaragd – 70-90cm, Root Ball

70-90cm

Β£9.79 each

Thuja Smaragd Hedging Plants - Thuja Occidentalis Smaragd – 90-110cm, Root Ball

90-110cm Β· Root Ball

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£16.91 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£16.02 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£15.13 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£14.24 each
25% off100+ plantsΒ£13.35 each
Current price Β£17.79each

Thuja Smaragd Hedging Plants - Thuja Occidentalis Smaragd – 90-110cm, Root Ball

90-110cm

Β£17.79 each

Thuja Smaragd Hedging Plants - Thuja Occidentalis Smaragd – 110-130cm, Root Ball

110-130cm Β· Root Ball

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£20.71 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£19.62 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£18.53 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£17.44 each
25% off100+ plantsΒ£16.35 each
Current price Β£21.79each

Thuja Smaragd Hedging Plants - Thuja Occidentalis Smaragd – 110-130cm, Root Ball

110-130cm

Β£21.79 each

Thuja Smaragd Hedging Plants - Thuja Occidentalis Smaragd – 130-150cm, Root Ball

130-150cm Β· Root Ball

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£29.26 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£27.72 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£26.18 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£24.64 each
25% off100+ plantsΒ£23.10 each
Current price Β£30.79each

Thuja Smaragd Hedging Plants - Thuja Occidentalis Smaragd – 130-150cm, Root Ball

130-150cm

Β£30.79 each

Thuja Smaragd Hedging Plants - Thuja Occidentalis Smaragd – 150-170cm, Root Ball

150-170cm Β· Root Ball

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£35.91 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£34.02 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£32.13 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£30.24 each
25% off100+ plantsΒ£28.35 each
Current price Β£37.79each

Thuja Smaragd Hedging Plants - Thuja Occidentalis Smaragd – 150-170cm, Root Ball

150-170cm

Β£37.79 each

Thuja Smaragd Hedging Plants - Thuja Occidentalis Smaragd – 170-200cm, Root Ball

170-200cm Β· Root Ball

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£53.96 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£51.12 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£48.28 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£45.44 each
25% off100+ plantsΒ£42.60 each
Current price Β£56.79each

Thuja Smaragd Hedging Plants - Thuja Occidentalis Smaragd – 170-200cm, Root Ball

170-200cm

Β£56.79 each

Thuja Smaragd Hedging Plants - Thuja Occidentalis Smaragd – 200-230cm, Root Ball

200-230cm Β· Root Ball

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£77.71 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£73.62 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£69.53 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£65.44 each
25% off100+ plantsΒ£61.35 each
Current price Β£81.79each

Thuja Smaragd Hedging Plants - Thuja Occidentalis Smaragd – 200-230cm, Root Ball

200-230cm

Β£81.79 each

Thuja Smaragd Hedging Plants - Thuja Occidentalis Smaragd – 230-250cm, Root Ball

230-250cm Β· Root Ball

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£108.11 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£102.42 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£96.73 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£91.04 each
25% off100+ plantsΒ£85.35 each
Current price Β£113.79each

Thuja Smaragd Hedging Plants - Thuja Occidentalis Smaragd – 230-250cm, Root Ball

230-250cm

Β£113.79 each

Thuja Smaragd Hedging Plants - Thuja Occidentalis Smaragd – 250-270cm, Root Ball

250-270cm Β· Root Ball

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£125.21 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£118.62 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£112.03 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£105.44 each
25% off100+ plantsΒ£98.85 each
Current price Β£131.79each

Thuja Smaragd Hedging Plants - Thuja Occidentalis Smaragd – 250-270cm, Root Ball

250-270cm

Β£131.79 each

Thuja Smaragd Hedging Plants - Thuja Occidentalis Smaragd – 270-300cm, Root Ball

270-300cm Β· Root Ball

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£317.11 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£300.42 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£283.73 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£267.04 each
25% off100+ plantsΒ£250.35 each
Current price Β£333.79each

Thuja Smaragd Hedging Plants - Thuja Occidentalis Smaragd – 270-300cm, Root Ball

270-300cm

Β£333.79 each

Bare Root (2 sizes)

Thuja Smaragd Hedging Plants - Thuja Occidentalis Smaragd – 30-50cm, Bare Root

30-50cm Β· Bare Root

In stock
5% off5–9 plantsΒ£4.56 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£4.32 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£4.08 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£3.84 each
25% off100+ plantsΒ£3.60 each
Current price Β£4.79each

Thuja Smaragd Hedging Plants - Thuja Occidentalis Smaragd – 30-50cm, Bare Root

30-50cm

Β£4.79 each

Thuja Smaragd Hedging Plants - Thuja Occidentalis Smaragd – 50-70cm, Bare Root

50-70cm Β· Bare Root

In stock
5% off5–9 plantsΒ£5.89 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£5.58 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£5.27 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£4.96 each
25% off100+ plantsΒ£4.65 each
Current price Β£6.19each

Thuja Smaragd Hedging Plants - Thuja Occidentalis Smaragd – 50-70cm, Bare Root

50-70cm

Β£6.19 each

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Full Description

Thuja Occidentalis 'Smaragd' is a columnar, evergreen shrub with dense emerald-green foliage that makes it ideal for creating tidy, narrow hedges or privacy screens. It offers year-round colour and minimal maintenance, making it a versatile and practical choice for a variety of garden settings.

Thuja Occidentalis 'Smaragd' Hedging Plants

Thuja Occidentalis 'Smaragd', commonly known as Emerald Green Arborvitae, is an upright, narrow-growing evergreen shrub that is perfect for creating tidy, dense hedges, screens, or privacy barriers. Known for its striking emerald-green foliage that maintains its colour throughout the year, 'Smaragd' is an excellent choice for those seeking a low-maintenance, year-round solution for privacy or decorative planting. Its compact, conical shape and dense growth habit make it ideal for smaller spaces, urban gardens, or as a formal hedge.
Features of Thuja Occidentalis 'Smaragd'
Thuja 'Smaragd' is characterised by its dense, vibrant green foliage that retains its colour throughout the year. It grows at a moderate rate of 20 to 30 centimetres per year and reaches a mature height of 4 to 6 metres. Its narrow, columnar shape makes it ideal for creating privacy screens or boundary hedges in small or narrow garden spaces. 'Smaragd' is also resistant to many common pests and diseases, making it a resilient and reliable choice for your garden.
Why Choose Thuja Occidentalis 'Smaragd' for Hedging?
Thuja 'Smaragd' is an excellent choice for creating a clean, structured hedge or screen. Its tall, narrow growth makes it perfect for small gardens or areas where space is limited. The plant’s vibrant green foliage provides year-round colour and privacy, while its dense growth makes it ideal for windbreaks or noise barriers. Additionally, 'Smaragd' requires minimal maintenance, making it a perfect low-maintenance option for gardeners of all levels.
Benefits for Nature
Thuja 'Smaragd' offers benefits to local wildlife by providing shelter for birds and insects. Its dense foliage offers a safe environment for small wildlife and protects them from wind and cold. Although it does not produce flowers, its year-round coverage is beneficial to garden wildlife, especially in colder months when other plants are dormant.
Landscaping and Design Uses
'Smrard' is highly versatile in the landscape, working well in both formal and informal garden designs. Its tall, conical shape makes it ideal for narrow hedging, driveway borders, or privacy screens along fences or property lines. It can also be used as a standalone feature plant or in clusters to create an evergreen backdrop for seasonal flowers. Its compact form makes it perfect for smaller gardens or city spaces.
Growing Conditions
Thuja Occidentalis 'Smaragd' thrives in well-drained soils, including sandy, loamy, or clay-rich types. It prefers full sun to partial shade and is adaptable to various soil pH levels. Once established, 'Smaragd' is relatively drought-tolerant and performs well in a range of climates. It is also tolerant of urban pollution, making it a great option for city gardens.
Fun Fact
The name "Smaragd" comes from the word "emerald," reflecting the plant's stunning, vibrant green colour that remains consistent throughout the year.
Summary
Thuja Occidentalis 'Smaragd' is a columnar, evergreen shrub with dense emerald-green foliage that makes it ideal for creating tidy, narrow hedges or privacy screens. It offers year-round colour and minimal maintenance, making it a versatile and practical choice for a variety of garden settings.
Disclaimer
Thuja Occidentalis 'Smaragd' plants may vary in appearance depending on the season and maturity. Regular pruning helps maintain a tidy, compact shape and encourages healthy growth.
Planting and care

Planting information by size and root type:
Pot Grown β€” 15-30cm, 30-50cm, 50-70cm, 70-90cm: For forming a hedgerow it is recommended you plant 3-6 plants of this size per linear meter.
Pot Grown β€” 90-110cm, 110-130cm, 130-150cm: For forming a hedgerow it is recommended you plant 2-4 plants of this size per linear meter.
Pot Grown β€” 150-170cm, 170-200cm, 200-230cm, 230-250cm: For forming a hedgerow it is recommended you plant 1-3 plants of this size per linear meter.
Pot Grown β€” 250-270cm, 270-300cm: For forming a hedgerow it is recommended you plant 1-2 plants of this size per linear meter.
Root Ball β€” 70-90cm: For forming a hedgerow it is recommended you plant 3-6 plants of this size per linear meter.
Root Ball β€” 90-110cm, 110-130cm, 130-150cm: For forming a hedgerow it is recommended you plant 2-4 plants of this size per linear meter.
Root Ball β€” 150-170cm, 170-200cm, 200-230cm, 230-250cm: For forming a hedgerow it is recommended you plant 1-3 plants of this size per linear meter.
Root Ball β€” 250-270cm, 270-300cm: For forming a hedgerow it is recommended you plant 1-2 plants of this size per linear meter.
Bare Root β€” 30-50cm: For forming a hedgerow it is recommended you plant 3-6 plants of this size per linear meter.
Bare Root β€” 50-70cm: For forming a hedgerow it is recommended you plant 4-6 plants of this size per linear meter.

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Delivery and unpacking

Delivery method by size and root type:
Pot Grown β€” 15-30cm, 30-50cm, 50-70cm: Box Delivery
Pot Grown β€” 70-90cm, 90-110cm, 110-130cm, 130-150cm, 150-170cm, 170-200cm: Pallet Delivery
Pot Grown β€” 200-230cm, 230-250cm, 250-270cm, 270-300cm: Van Delivery
Root Ball β€” 70-90cm, 90-110cm, 110-130cm, 130-150cm, 150-170cm, 170-200cm: Pallet Delivery
Root Ball β€” 200-230cm, 230-250cm, 250-270cm, 270-300cm: Van Delivery
Bare Root β€” 30-50cm, 50-70cm: Box Delivery

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Important information

Do not eat the foliage or use its oil as a home remedy. Wear gloves when trimming, because sap and foliage can irritate sensitive skin. Keep clippings away from pets and grazing animals.

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