{"product_id":"cedre-occidental-smaragd","title":"Emerald Cedar","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmerald Cedar (\u003cem\u003eThuja occidentalis\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Smaragd’) \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElegant Narrow Evergreen Hedge for Ontario and Eastern Canada (Zones 4–7)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Expert Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Emerald Cedar (\u003cem\u003eThuja occidentalis\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Smaragd’) is a slow-to-moderate growing, cold-hardy evergreen tree ideal for Ontario and Eastern Canada (Zones 4–7). It typically grows 0.5–1 ft per year (15–30 cm) and reaches 16–20 ft (5–6 m) at maturity. Best for decorative hedges, narrow screens, and foundation planting, it offers vibrant emerald green foliage year-round and a naturally compact pyramidal form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose Emerald Cedar for Ontario and Eastern Canada?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA premium ornamental cedar known for its bright green colour and refined shape, perfect for elegant, low-maintenance hedges in Canadian landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zone 4 (Ideal for Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones 4–7)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow to Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Privacy, ornament, small yards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright emerald green evergreen foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative \/ Non-native:\u003c\/strong\u003e Native species cultivar from Eastern North America\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt adapts well to:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoist, well-drained soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClay, loam, sandy, or humus-rich soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlightly acidic to alkaline soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUrban and residential conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold climates, wind, and moderate snow load (less tolerant of stress than other cultivars)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTree\/Shrub Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16–20 ft (5–6 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Spread\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–5 ft (1–1.5 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5–1 ft per year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 (Ideal for Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones 4–7)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSun Exposure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to partial shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoil Preference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoist, well-drained; adaptable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Needs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate (regular first year)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrought Tolerance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow (sensitive to dry conditions)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100+ years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIs Emerald Cedar Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Emerald Cedar if:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want a refined, decorative hedge within 5–7 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou have a small or medium-sized yard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou live in Zone 4–7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want vibrant green colour year-round + clean structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need a tree for formal hedging or foundation planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot ideal if:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want the fastest-growing privacy hedge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou are planting in dry or exposed conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need a very rugged, low-maintenance windbreak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecorative hedge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNarrow privacy screen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoundation planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormal landscape design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccent or standalone conifer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it works:\u003c\/strong\u003e Its naturally narrow pyramidal shape, dense branching, and consistent emerald colour make it one of the most elegant cedar cultivars for structured landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes Emerald Cedar Special?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA highly ornamental cedar that stands out for its color stability and refined silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright emerald green new growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense, vibrant foliage with a uniform shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maintains strong green colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Retains colour better than most cedars with minimal bronzing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWinter Survival in Ontario and Eastern Canada\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, Emerald Cedar is hardy in Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones 4–7 and tolerates typical Canadian winter conditions, though it benefits from some protection against winter burn in exposed sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst-year tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd 2–3 inches of mulch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater deeply before the first hard frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtect from winter wind and sun exposure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting Guide for Ontario and Eastern Canada\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest planting time:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpring (April–June)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly fall (September–October)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6–10 ft from foundations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2–3 ft between plants (for tight hedge)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering (first year):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater deeply once per week for the first growing season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncrease frequency during dry periods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Answers (FAQ)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow fast does Emerald Cedar grow in Ontario?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTypically 0.5–1 ft per year in good conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it cold hardy in Ontario?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It is hardy to Zone 4 and performs well across Ontario and Eastern Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need another tree for pollination?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, it does not require another tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre the roots invasive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Roots are shallow and non-invasive, ideal for residential planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it messy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLow. Minimal cone production and very clean appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompare With Similar Trees\/Shrubs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100.089%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"width: 34.4098%;\"\u003eTree\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"width: 16.6728%;\"\u003eGrowth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"width: 22.1713%;\"\u003eKey Feature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"width: 25.896%;\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.4098%;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/arbresenligne.com\/en\/products\/emerald-cedar\" title=\"Emerald Cedar (Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd')\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/emerald-cedar\" title=\"Emerald Cedar (Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd')\"\u003eEmerald Cedar\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.6728%;\"\u003eSlow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22.1713%;\"\u003eBright green colour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.896%;\"\u003eDecorative hedges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.4098%;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/arbresenligne.com\/en\/products\/brandon-cedar\" title=\"Brandon Cedar (Thuja occidentalis 'Brandon')\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/brandon-cedar\" title=\"Brandon Cedar (Thuja occidentalis 'Brandon')\"\u003eBrandon Cedar\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.6728%;\"\u003eSlow-Moderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22.1713%;\"\u003eNarrow dense hedge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.896%;\"\u003eCold climates \u0026amp; privacy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.4098%;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/arbresenligne.com\/en\/products\/eastern-white-cedar\" title=\"Eastern White Cedar (Thuja occidentalis)\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/eastern-white-cedar\" title=\"Eastern White Cedar (Thuja occidentalis)\"\u003eEastern White Cedar\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.6728%;\"\u003eSlow–Moderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22.1713%;\"\u003eNative adaptability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.896%;\"\u003eLarge hedges \u0026amp; windbreaks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping Across Quebec, Ontario and Atlantic Provinces\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNursery-grown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarefully packaged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShipped to your door in Quebec, Ontario and Atlantic Provinces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthy root system guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExplore Related Collections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/collections\/cedar-trees\" title=\"Collection: Cedar trees\"\u003eCedar Trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/collections\/conifers-of-quebec-and-eastern-canada\" title=\"Collection: Conifers of Eastern Canada\"\u003eConifers of Eastern Canada\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/collections\/zone-4-plants-eastern-canada\" title=\"Collection: Hardiness Zone 4 Plants\"\u003eHardiness Zone 4 Plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated articles:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Nursery Blog: Cedar Hedges: Everything You Need to Know\" href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/blogs\/news\/cedar-hedges-guide\"\u003eCedar Hedges: Everything You Need to Know\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/blogs\/news\/winter-tree-protection\" title=\"Nursery Blog: How to Protect Trees and Shrubs from Winter Damage in Eastern Canada\"\u003eHow to Protect Trees and Shrubs from Winter Damage in Eastern Canada\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/blogs\/news\/grow-tree-in-container\" title=\"Nursery Blog: Can You Grow a Tree in a Container at Home?\"\u003eCan You Grow a Tree in a Container at Home?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/blogs\/news\/planting-trees-fall-eastern-canada\" title=\"Nursery Blog: Can You Plant Trees in Fall in Eastern Canada?\"\u003eCan You Plant Trees in Fall in Eastern Canada?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Arbresenligne.com","offers":[{"title":"Small (110 ml)","offer_id":47319214096703,"sku":null,"price":4.25,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large (310 ml)","offer_id":47319214129471,"sku":null,"price":6.75,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/8241\/1327\/files\/Cedre-smaragd-illustration.jpg?v=1703016785","url":"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/emerald-cedar","provider":"Arbresenligne","version":"1.0","type":"link"}