Emerald Green Arborvitae – #1 Evergreen Privacy Hedge & Windbreak

Emerald Green Arborvitae – America's Most Popular Privacy Hedge

There's a reason the Emerald Green Arborvitae is planted in more yards across North America than almost any other evergreen. It's dense, it's beautiful, it stays a rich emerald green through every season — and it just works.

Whether you're lining a property edge, screening a fence, or creating a windbreak across an open yard, this is the tree that delivers exactly what it promises: reliable, low-maintenance privacy that looks great year after year.

Why Emerald Green Arborvitae Is the Go-To Privacy Hedge

• Naturally Dense & Conical: Forms a tight, symmetrical cone without pruning — no shearing required to maintain its classic shape.
• Rich Emerald Color Year-Round: Unlike some arborvitae that bronze in winter, Emerald Green holds its vibrant color through cold weather, keeping your landscape looking sharp in every season.
• Moderate Growth Rate: Grows 6–9 inches per year, reaching a mature height of 10–15 ft. — fast enough to establish privacy, slow enough to stay manageable.
• Compact Footprint: Stays just 3–4 ft. wide at maturity, making it ideal for tight spaces, narrow side yards, and close-to-structure plantings.
• Cold Hardy: Thrives in USDA Zones 3–8 — one of the most cold-tolerant arborvitae varieties available.
• Wildlife Friendly: Dense branching provides excellent nesting and shelter habitat for songbirds.

Perfect For

• Privacy hedges and living fences
• Property line screening
• Foundation plantings and borders
• Windbreaks and noise buffers
• Formal garden rows and entryway accents

Planting Tips

Plant in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Space 3–4 ft. apart for a solid privacy hedge, or 5–6 ft. apart for a looser row. Water deeply and regularly during the first season. The 10-Pack options are the most cost-effective way to plant a full privacy row — available from starter 1 Qt plants all the way up to 6–7 ft. specimen trees.

Also Consider

Need faster height in less time? Our Junior Giant Thuja Tree grows 3–5 ft. per year and reaches 15–20 ft. — a great companion or alternative for buyers who want maximum height quickly alongside the refined look of Emerald Green.

Order Today

Available in sizes from 1 Quart starter plants to 6–7 ft. specimen trees, with single and 10-pack options. Ships as a healthy, nursery-grown live plant. Add to cart and start building the privacy hedge your yard deserves.