American Arborvitae vs. Emerald Green: What's the Difference?
The American Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) and the Emerald Green
both species of evergreen tree in the cypress family.
The main difference between the two is their size
American Arborvitae is a large tree that can grow up to 60 feet tall
Emerald Green Arborvitae is a smaller cultivar that typically grows to around 15-20 feet
Emerald Green Arborvitae has a more pyramidal shape with a denser,
Both trees are popular as ornamental plants and are used as privacy hedges.