Q: I have a row of 12 'Emerald Green' arborvitae planted along the perimeter of my property. This is the third year for them. Up until now, they were doing very well. This year they all put on 6 ...

Emerald green arborvitae, on the other hard, is a standout plant to consider for adding privacy to a small yard, or if you desire a more elegant privacy hedge. Unlike the towering 'Green Giant ...

Emerald green arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd') is known for its bright emerald green foliage that retains its color year-round. It's ideal for privacy screens because of its pyramid ...

So why don’t more people have them? According to Wiesner, price is the driving factor. A 4- to 5-foot Elegantissima runs around $125, while the same-size Emerald Green costs around $85.

(Pittsburgh) A: The arborvitae probably will, but that shouldn't be a problem for the pool. I've never seen or heard where roots from arborvitae were a problem for sidewalks, pools or foundations.

Or buy 'Emerald Green,' which is better at producing single leaders than the species. Misshapen arborvitae can be pulled back together by using soft arbor tie or even old pantyhose.

Perhaps the most popular variety is the emerald green arborvitae (T. occidentalis ‘Smargd’). Growing 12 to 15 feet tall, it is a staple screening shrub in many residential landscapes.

A neglected arborvitae can easily become too large for its space, without enough green margin for pruning. In nature, arborvitaes can reach 50 to 70 feet tall and 30 feet wide.