Thuja occidentalis Smaragd otherwise known as the Dwarf American Arborvitae is a dense, evergreen, dwarf conifer shrub with very attractive and aromatic, bright green foliage.

It grows slowly in a dome shape at first then changes to a pyramid shape later.

It produces tiny yellow/green cones that turn brown and makes a great formal hedge when clipped.

These very architectural plants are perfect for courtyards and on patios in tubs and they also suit rock gardens very well.

Soil: Moist, well drained loams but ensure it has a location sheltered from drying winds, especially when young.

Maintenance: Keep well mulched as they do not like drying out.

Being of a very neat habit, they do not require pruning.