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 ...

Unlike the towering 'Green Giant', emerald green only grows up to 12 inches each year after reaching maturity, reaching a height of 15 feet and a width of 4 feet.

(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.

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.

If you've got deer problems, try Thuja plicata 'Green Giant,' 'Steeplechase' or 'Spring Grove.' These are selections of western arborvitae, a species that deer apparently don't think is as tasty ...

Digging next to arborvitae Q: I am going to be digging a trench next to ‘Emerald Green’ arborvitae that are 10 to 15 feet tall and would like to know how close I can get cutting the roots?

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.