Thuja Hedging Plants

Thuja Occidentalis ‘Smaragd’ for Evergreen Screening

Thuja occidentalis ‘Smaragd’ is an evergreen conifer with a naturally upright, compact form. It can be planted individually, arranged in groups or used to create a structured evergreen screen or boundary.

Our current Thuja collection includes established plants in two supplied-height options. Taller plants can provide more immediate presence, while the appropriate choice will depend on the space available and your intended planting arrangement.

Why Choose Thuja Smaragd?

Thuja Smaragd may be suitable when you want:

• Evergreen foliage throughout the year
• A naturally upright, columnar shape
• Structured boundary planting
• An individual evergreen feature
• A more moderate growth rate than Leylandii
• An alternative to broad-leaved Laurel hedging

Current product information gives Thuja Smaragd an approximate growth rate of 20–40cm per year under suitable conditions. Actual growth will vary according to the plant, soil, position, moisture, weather and aftercare.

Can Thuja Be Used as Hedging?

Yes. Upright Thuja plants can be positioned in a row to create an evergreen screen or structured boundary. The appropriate planting density depends on the supplied size and the result required.

Follow the spacing guidance on the individual product page rather than assuming that Thuja should be planted at the same density as Leylandii, Laurel or Yew.

Thuja or Leylandii?

Thuja Smaragd has a more compact, naturally columnar form and a more moderate rate of growth. It can suit structured planting where controlled growth is preferred.

Leylandii hedging is typically selected when faster establishment and taller screening are the main priorities. Its vigorous growth also requires more regular maintenance.

Both are evergreen conifers. Your choice should reflect the desired growth rate, finished appearance, available space and level of ongoing trimming.

Upright or Spiral Thuja?

Upright Thuja Smaragd plants are suitable for structured planting, screening and evergreen boundaries. A spiral Thuja has been clipped and trained into an ornamental shape and serves a different purpose.

If you are looking for shaped Thuja rather than hedge-form plants, browse our Topiary and Shaped Trees collection.

Choosing the Right Thuja Height

The supplied height indicates the plant’s approximate size when delivered rather than its eventual mature height. Before ordering, consider:

• The number of plants required
• The initial height and coverage wanted
• The intended maintained height
• The recommended planting density
• Space for future growth
• Soil drainage and available light
• Access for delivery and planting

Review the individual product listing for the latest supplied dimensions, price and availability.

Buying Thuja Hedging Plants Online

Use the listings above to compare the currently available Thuja Smaragd sizes and prices. Each product page provides more detailed information about what is supplied and its recommended planting conditions.

Browse the wider Conifers collection to compare Thuja with Yew and Leylandii, or view all hedging plants for additional evergreen screening options.

Read our shipping information for current delivery details, or contact The Urban Hedges if you need help choosing a height or calculating quantities.