Can arborvitae grow next to a fence?

Arborvitaes are attractive evergreen trees that make an excellent privacy hedge, border or screen. “Emerald Green” arborvitaes have a narrow pyramidal habit and are a good choice for fence coverage.

Is arborvitae good for privacy?

American Arborvitae or Thuja Occidentalis is a great choice for those in cold regions (it is hardy to zone 2!) who want a fast-growing privacy hedge. It will get tall quickly and form a very dense screen with consistent pruning. Excellent choice in terms of fast growing evergreen shrubs for privacy.

Can I plant emerald green arborvitae 2 feet apart?

The recommended spacing for Emerald Green Arborvitae Trees is 2-3 feet apart if you are using it for privacy. If you want quicker privacy, plant them about 2 feet apart. Emerald Green Arborvitae Trees typically grow about 3-4 feet wide.

How far should I plant arborvitae from fence?

The recommended spacing for Emerald Green Arborvitae Trees is 2-3 feet apart if you are using it for privacy. If you want quicker privacy, plant them about 2 feet apart.

How far should emerald green arborvitae be from the fence?

How Far Should The Emerald Green Arborvitae be From The Fence? It is essential to leave enough space from the fence to the place you plant the trees to prevent getting them tangled with the fence. 2feets from the fence will work, but anything below 1.5 feet will cause the Arborvitae to tangle with the fence. Mapping The Planting Plan

How did the emerald green arborvitae get its name?

Emerald Green Arborvitae trees make great privacy plants in a tight space. “Aborvitae” is Latin for “tree of life.” Emerald Green Arborvitaes received their name from folklore about the alleged medicinal value of their resin.

Which is the best arborvitae for privacy screening?

Emerald Green Arborvitae is the most popular form of privacy screening in the Pacific Northwest . The trees have a beautiful round and upright shape, a dark green color that stays all year and, planted properly, they will form a solid, low-maintenance, long-living barrier.

Are there arborvitae that take up your yard?

The basic answer in “No”. The great thing about Emerald Green Arborvitae is that they give a beautiful natural screen but don’t take up a lot of your yard.

How long does it take emerald green arborvitae to grow?

‘Emerald Green’ Arborvitae have a slow to moderate growth rate (about 6-12″/year). In the first few years after planting, my trees grew at 6″ per year. Once they got established (about 3-4 years after planting), they began growing at a faster rate (about 12″).