
Product Details
🌿 Thuja Occidentalis ‘Smaragd’ – 120-150cm (Rootball)
A refined, upright evergreen perfect for premium screening and structured planting.
The Thuja plicata ‘Smaragd’, also known as Emerald Western Red Cedar, is a beautifully compact conifer prized for its tight, pyramidal habit and rich, glossy green foliage. At 120-150cm and supplied as a fresh rootball, it delivers immediate height and presence — ideal for creating elegant hedging, garden structure, or eye-catching standalone specimens.
✨ Features & Benefits
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Elegant, compact form: Naturally narrow and tidy, requiring minimal shaping.
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Rich evergreen colour: Glossy emerald foliage providing year-round beauty.
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Ideal for hedging: Dense growth makes it perfect for premium screening.
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Low maintenance: Holds its shape well with very light pruning.
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Hardy & robust: Excellent tolerance to cold, moisture, and UK winters.
🌱 Care Instructions
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Light: Grows well in full sun to partial shade.
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Water: Keep rootball moist during establishment; water well after planting.
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Soil: Prefers fertile, well-drained soil; tolerant of a wide range of conditions.
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Pruning: Minimal — lightly trim once a year if shaping is desired.
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Hardiness: Fully hardy across the UK; wind and cold tolerant.
📏 Product Details
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Height: Approx. 120-150cm
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Supply: Rootball for strong establishment
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Form: Upright, conical evergreen conifer
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Foliage: Bright emerald-green, soft, aromatic sprays
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Growth rate: Slow to moderate; maintains narrow habit naturally
🌿 Why You’ll Love It
The Thuja ‘Smaragd’ is a premium choice for those seeking elegant structure, reliable screening, and year-round colour without high maintenance. Its naturally neat, vertical form makes it perfect for modern gardens, formal borders, or luxurious evergreen hedging. Strong, stylish, and evergreen — a standout conifer for any landscape.
Planting Tips
💧 Watering – Essential for Success
Consistent watering is vital from day one. Ambient rainfall is rarely sufficient, especially in the first season after planting. Water deeply and regularly to help roots establish — this is the main condition of our plant guarantee. Plants that are allowed to dry out may fail to establish and will not be covered under warranty.
Rootballed Plants
Handle rootballed plants with care and do not remove the hessian sacking, netting, or metal wire around the rootball. These materials are designed to hold the root system together during planting and will naturally break down in the soil. Simply place the rootball in the prepared planting hole, making sure it sits at the same depth it was previously growing. Backfill with soil, firm in gently, and water thoroughly.
Potted Plants
Remove the plant carefully from its pot and lightly tease out any circling roots before planting. Place it in a hole slightly larger than the pot, ensuring the top of the rootball is level with the surrounding soil. Backfill, firm in gently, and water generously.
Trees & Tall Plants
When planting trees or taller plants, always provide a strong stake or support for at least the first growing season. This helps the roots establish firmly and prevents wind damage. Position the stake on the windward side and secure the stem loosely with a soft tie, allowing for slight movement.
Need more help?
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Email: info@hedgingsupplies.co.uk
Phone: 01509 270 943


