– Emerald green arborvitae are best planted in the fall when they will experience minimal heat stress. Their foliage consists of flat sprays of glossy bright green needles, plus urn-shaped cones about an inch long that turn reddish-brown in the fall. Occasionally, this plant is pruned to form spiral topiaries. The tree is toxic to humans and animals.
– The Emerald Green Arborvitae is the most popular, medium size privacy screen tree. If you are looking for an evergreen hedge without the extreme height of the Thuja Green Giant or the Leyland Cypress, this gorgeous arborvitae is a perfect choice.