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Description
Description
Dark Green Arborvitae is a hardy, cold-tolerant evergreen prized for its dense foliage and rich green color that persists throughout the winter. While many arborvitae varieties develop a yellowish-bronze cast during cold weather, Dark Green Arborvitae maintains its attractive deep green appearance, making it an outstanding choice for year-round beauty and privacy.
Its dense branching and naturally pyramidal form make it highly versatile in the landscape. Dark Green Arborvitae is commonly used as a windbreak, privacy screen, hedge, accent tree, or specimen planting. The thick foliage extends nearly to the ground, providing excellent screening and wind protection while creating a lush, formal appearance.
This variety performs best in full sun and deep, well-drained soils but is adaptable to a range of growing conditions. An added benefit is its tolerance to black walnut juglone, making it a suitable option for planting near black walnut trees where many other species struggle to grow.
Dark Green Arborvitae grows at a moderate rate and develops into a substantial evergreen with age. When given adequate space and moisture, it forms a dense, attractive screen that can provide privacy and landscape value for decades.
- Mature Height: 20–30 feet
- Mature Width: 15–20 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate (12–18 inches per year)
- Sun Requirements: Full sun
- Soil Preference: Deep, well-drained soil
- Hardiness Zone: 3–7
- Black Walnut Tolerance: Yes
- Deer Resistance: Low to Moderate; protection may be needed in areas with heavy deer pressure
Planting Recommendations
Proper spacing is important to allow for healthy growth and long-term performance.
- Privacy Screen: 8–10 feet apart
- Windbreak: 10–12 feet apart
- Specimen Planting: Allow at least 10–15 feet of clearance from nearby plants or structures
Dark Green Arborvitae is an excellent choice for northern landscapes, offering superior winter color, dense evergreen coverage, and dependable performance in cold climates. Whether planted as a privacy screen, windbreak, or standalone specimen, it delivers year-round beauty and functionality.