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How to Space Emerald Green Arborvitae
How to Space Emerald Green Arborvitae. Emerald Green Arborvitae, a type of small evergreen tree most commonly used as a living fence or "privacy shield," can grow as high as 14 feet. The spacing you'll need will vary by the height of the tree and how quickly you want a thick privacy wall.
Emerald Green Arborvitae, a type of small evergreen tree most commonly used as a living fence or "privacy shield," can grow as high as 14 feet. The spacing you'll need will vary by the height of the tree and how quickly you want a thick privacy wall.
Space smaller trees (about 6 feet tall) 2 feet from one trunk to the next for a thick, spaceless wall of trees. This may become a problem over time as the trees grow larger but it will work for the first few years, before you'll need to remove or transplant the arborvitae.
Space trees 3 to 4 feet apart if you want a wall but are willing to wait for the effect.
Space trees 5 feet or more if you want that "tree-lined lane" look. This look works best with very tall trees, so plan ahead when spacing your trees, and keep in mind that the trees can reach 15 feet or more in height and 4 feet or more in width, and can grow as much as 6 to 9 inches a year.
