THUJA OCCIDENTALIS SMARAGD

Thuja occidentalis ‘Smaragd’, commonly known as Leyland Cypress Smaragd or Evergreen Cypress Smaragd, is a cultivar of thuja belonging to the Cupressaceae family, widely appreciated for its conical shape and bright green colour, which remains constant throughout the year. This variety stands out for its compact and narrow shape, which makes it particularly suitable for hedges, vertical borders or as a decorative element in small and medium-sized gardens. The plant has a slow but constant growth, which allows it to reach a height of 4-6 metres and a width of about 1.2 metres when fully grown. Its pyramidal and narrow shape makes it ideal for creating tall and narrow green barriers, but it can also be used as a single ornamental plant or for creating elegant green groups. The leaves of Thuja occidentalis ‘Smaragd’ are a deep and bright green, which maintains its liveliness throughout the year, even in the winter months, when many other conifers tend to lose colour or turn yellow. This makes it particularly appreciated for its constant decorative appearance. The leaves, arranged in overlapping scales, give the plant a dense and compact appearance, very tidy, which accentuates its elegance. Thuja occidentalis ‘Smaragd’ is a resistant and easy-to-grow variety, which adapts well to a wide range of soils, preferably fresh, well-drained and slightly acidic. It is a cold-resistant plant and can withstand temperatures down to -30°C, making it ideal even for more rigid climates. In addition, it tolerates pruning well, which allows you to keep the plant in the desired shape, while respecting its natural conical growth. This thuja prefers exposure to full sun or light shade, but, to obtain the maximum intensity of the color of the leaves, it is better to place it in sunny areas. It does not require special care, other than regular watering during periods of prolonged drought, especially in the first years of growth. It also resists good for air pollution, making it ideal for urban gardens or to decorate residential areas. Thuja occidentalis ‘Smaragd’ is perfect for creating high-density evergreen hedges, privacy barriers, visual screens or to add a touch of vibrant greenery to formal, modern or landscape gardens. Its compact growth and beautiful foliage make it a popular choice for creating vertical borders and natural screens, adding elegance and structure to any green space.