Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd' (White cedar 'Smaragd')
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Beginner skill rating |
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0.7m max. spread |
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2.5m max. height |
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10-20 years to maturity |
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1 hour care per year |
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This plant is toxic! |
Botanical name: Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd'
Other names: White cedar 'Smaragd', Thuja occidentalis Emerald
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Genus: Thuja
Variety or cultivar: 'Smaragd' _ 'Smaragd' is a slow-growing, evergreen conifer. It has bright-green foliage and a neat, conical habit.
Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd' is: Evergreen
Foliage: Green in All seasons
Fragrance: Foliage smells of pineapple when crushed.
Habit: Conical
Toxicity: Contact with the skin may cause irritation.
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Plant with: Pinus mugo 'Mops' (Dwarf mountain pine 'Mops')
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Specific pests: Scale insects
Specific diseases: Canker
General care
Propagation methods: Semi-hardwood cuttings. REGISTER to read more...
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Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd' (White cedar 'Smaragd') will reach a height of 2.5m and a spread of 0.7m after 10-20 years.
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Suggested uses: Architectural, City, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Rock
Cultivation: Plant in moist, free-draining soil in any aspect so long as it gets good light. Needs protection from drying winds, particularly when young.
| This plant likes... | Garden match | |
| Soil types: | Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |  |
| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | |
| Light: | Full Sun | |
| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | |
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