Emerald Green Arborvitae — Price Comparison
Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd'
1-2 ft: $14.99 to $20.95 across 3 nurseries — save up to 28% by comparing.
Quick Facts
- Hardiness Zones
- 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
- Sun
- Full sun to part shade
- Mature Size
- 12-15 ft tall x 3-4 ft wide
- Bloom Time
- Non-flowering (evergreen conifer)
- Type
- Evergreen tree
Current Prices
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Prices last checked: May 24, 2026
| Size | Best Price | Specials |
|---|---|---|
| Quart | $17.32 at Nature Hills Nursery | — |
| 1 Gallon Sale | $25.99 at Great Garden Plants | MEMORIALSALE |
| 2 Gallon | $52.33 at Nature Hills Nursery | — |
| 3 Gallon | $90.58 at Nature Hills Nursery | — |
| Bare Root Sale | $90.99 at Spring Hill Nurseries | |
| 1-2 ft Sale | $14.99 at Spring Hill Nurseries | |
| 2-3 ft Sale | $39.95 at Fast Growing Trees | EXTRA25 |
| 3-4 ft Sale | $57.99 at Spring Hill Nurseries | |
| 4-5 ft | $144.95 at PlantingTree | — |
| 5-6 ft | $184.95 at PlantingTree | — |
| 12-18" | $19.99 at Spring Hill Nurseries | |
| 18-24" | $39.99 at Spring Hill Nurseries | |
| 24-36" | $59.99 at Spring Hill Nurseries | |
| 36-48" | $79.99 at Spring Hill Nurseries | |
| 48-54" | $129.99 at Spring Hill Nurseries |
| Retailer | Quart | 1 Gal | 2 Gal | 3 Gal | Bare Root | 1-2ft | 2-3ft | 3-4ft | 4-5ft | 5-6ft | 12-18in | 18-24in | 24-36in | 36-48in | 48-54in | In Stock | Shipping | Last Checked | Specials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Hill Nurseries | — | — | — | — | $90.99 $129.99 | $14.99 $19.99 | — | $57.99 $79.99 | — | $194.99 $199.99 | $19.99 | $39.99 | $59.99 | $79.99 | $129.99 | In Stock | Free over $125 | May 24 | |
| Nature Hills Nursery | $17.32 | $34.18 | $52.33 | $90.58 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Free over $139 | May 24 | — |
| Fast Growing Trees | — | — | — | — | — | $19.95 $37.95 | $39.95 $56.95 | $69.95 $84.95 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | In Stock | Free over $99 | May 24 | EXTRA25 |
| PlantingTree | — | — | — | — | — | $20.95 | $59.95 | $67.95 | $144.95 | $184.95 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Free over $119 | May 24 | — |
| Great Garden Plants * | — | $25.99 $29.99 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Free over $125 | May 24 | MEMORIALSALE |
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When to Buy & Plant Emerald Green Arborvitae
Price Seasonality
Evergreen privacy trees are in highest demand during spring. Fall prices drop 10-20% as nurseries reduce inventory.
Pro tip: Fall is actually ideal for planting evergreens. Buy in October for best price AND best planting conditions.
Planting Season by Zone
| Zone | Spring Planting | Fall Planting |
|---|---|---|
| Zone 3 | May-Jun | Aug-Sep |
| Zone 4 | Apr-May | Sep-Oct |
| Zone 5 | Apr-May | Sep-Oct |
| Zone 6 | Mar-May | Sep-Nov |
| Zone 7 | Mar-Apr | Oct-Nov |