White cedar 'Emerald green'

Thuja occidentalis

How to grow White cedar 'Emerald green'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Prefers well-drained, moist soil. Check soil under mulch regularly. Avoid drying out or keeping soggy.

Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Emerald green is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will tend to survive through freezing conditions. Ensure your soil has a ph of between 5.6 and 7.8 as Emerald green is a weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil loving plant.

Growing Emerald green from seed

Transplanting Emerald green

Dig hole twice as wide and as deep as the pot
Remove root ball and place in hole so that the top is even with the ground surface
Refill with half soil amendment and half native soil. Water thoroughly. Fertilize upon planting.
Finish with 3" layer on mulch.

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Emerald green is a very hardy plant.

Harvesting Emerald green

Other Names for White cedar 'Emerald green'

Smaragd, white cedar, yellow cedar, northern white cedar