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 Spacing depends on how quickly you want privacy.

• 2.5–3 ft apart → Faster fill-in, tighter hedge
   
• 3.5–4 ft apart → Standard spacing (most popular)
   
• 5+ ft apart → Looser screen, more natural look
   

 Emerald Green is typically spaced 3 ft on center.

•  Dig the hole 2x as wide as the root ball
   
• Hole depth should be equal to root ball height
   
• The top of the root ball should sit level with or slightly above surrounding soil
   
•  Do NOT plant too deep. This is the #1 mistake.

•  Remove container carefully (cut if necessary)
   
• If roots are circling, gently loosen them
   
• Place plant upright and straight
   
• Backfill with native soil (avoid heavy amendments)
   

Lightly tamp soil to remove air pockets.

 Immediately soak the root ball after planting.

First 30 days:
Water deeply 2–3 times per week.

After establishment (6–8 weeks):
1 deep watering per week during dry periods.

Overwatering is just as harmful as underwatering. Soil should be moist — not swampy.

• Apply 2–3 inches of mulch around base
   
• Keep mulch 2–3 inches away from trunk
   
• Do not pile mulch against stem (“mulch volcano”)
   

Mulch helps retain moisture and regulate temperature.

•  Water deeply before ground freezes
   
• Avoid heavy snow piling on branches
   
• Use burlap wrap in high-wind areas if needed
   

Emerald Green arborvitae are hardy, but winter burn can occur in exposed locations.

•  Minimal visible growth first season (roots establishing)
   
• 6–12 inches growth per year after establishment (Emerald Green)
   
• Green Giant can grow 2–3 ft per year
   

Privacy takes time — but proper planting speeds it up.

• Planting too deep
   
• Letting root ball dry out
   
• Overwatering
   
• Poor drainage areas
   
• Spacing too close for mature width Minimal visible growth first season (roots establishing)