White Cedar Smaragd A slow growing, evergreen, erect conifer, Thuja occidentalis Smaragd has scale-like, fresh green leaves that are held closely to the shoots and give a fresh apple-like aroma when crushed. With its narrow, conical shape, White Cedar Smaragd makes a useful tree for any garden, and is particularly suitable for formal plantings either as an individual specimen or in rows. It is slow to reach its eventual height of around 8-10ft but the narrow, conical shape will broaden out with maturity to reach a diameter of around 6ft. Site: Very tolerant of inland exposureSoil: Well drained, tolerates clay soils, shallow over chalky soilsPosition: Full sun, tolerates partial shadeSeason of Interest: All year round and aromatic foliageHardiness: Fully hardyHeight: 12-14ft (3.5-4.5m) Spread: 3-6ft (1-2m)