Emerald Green Arborvitae — Price Comparison
Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd'
2-3 ft: $43.95 to $59.95 across 2 nurseries — save up to 27% 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: August 24, 2026
| Size | Best Price | Specials |
|---|---|---|
| Quart | $17.32 at Nature Hills Nursery | — |
| 1 Gallon | $29.99 at Great Garden Plants | BESTOFSUMMER10 |
| 2 Gallon Sale | $41.86 at Nature Hills Nursery | — |
| 3 Gallon Sale | $45.29 at Nature Hills Nursery | — |
| 2-3 ft Sale | $43.95 at Fast Growing Trees | |
| 3-4 ft | $67.95 at PlantingTree | — |
| 4-5 ft | $144.95 at PlantingTree | — |
| 5-6 ft | $184.95 at PlantingTree | — |
| 6-7 ft Jumbo | $602.95 at Fast Growing Trees |
| Retailer | Quart | 1 Gallon | 2 Gallon | 3 Gallon | 1-2 ft | 2-3 ft | 3-4 ft | 4-5 ft | 5-6 ft | 6-7 ft Jumbo | 12-18" | 12-18" Bare Root | 18-24" | 18-24" Bare Root | 24-36" | 24-36" Bare Root | 36-48" | 36-48" Bare Root | 48-54" | 48-54" Bare Root | In Stock | Shipping | Last Checked | Specials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nature Hills Nursery | $17.32 | $34.18 Sold out | $41.86 $52.33 | $45.29 $90.58 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | In Stock | Free over $139 | Aug 24 | — |
| Great Garden Plants * | — | $29.99 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | In Stock | Free over $125 | Aug 24 | BESTOFSUMMER10 |
| Fast Growing Trees | — | — | — | — | — | $43.95 $56.95 | $76.95 $84.95 | $146.95 | $246.95 | $602.95 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | In Stock | Free over $99 | Aug 24 | |
| PlantingTree | — | — | — | — | $20.95 Sold out | $59.95 | $67.95 | $144.95 | $184.95 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | In Stock | Free over $119 | Aug 24 | — |
| Spring Hill Nurseries | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $19.99 Sold out | $19.99 Sold out | $39.99 Sold out | $39.99 Sold out | $59.99 Sold out | $59.99 Sold out | $79.99 Sold out | $79.99 Sold out | $129.99 Sold out | $90.99 Sold out | Sold Out | Free over $125 | Aug 24 |
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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 |