Well, if you ever been wonderin’ ’bout them fancy trees, especially them two kinds of arborvitae, let me tell ya, it’s like comparin’ apples to oranges! I ain’t no tree expert or nothin’, but I been lookin’ at ’em for years, and I reckon I got a good idea ’bout which one’s which. So, we got the American Arborvitae and the Emerald Green Arborvitae. Now, don’t get all confused, they’re both fancy names for trees, but they got their own ways, y’know?
American Arborvitae is the one you probably seen most ’round here. It’s a tall, green tree that grows real big and wide. Folks plant ’em along their fences or around their homes to make a nice, thick wall of greenery. Now, don’t get me wrong, they ain’t the fastest growin’ ones, but they do alright, especially if you got some time to wait. These trees grow a good eight inches a year, and after some years, they can reach up to 15 feet tall. But if you want ’em to grow more, you gotta space ‘em out right, about four to five feet apart, or they’ll just get crowded and won’t grow as big as they could.

Now, let’s talk ’bout the Emerald Green Arborvitae. This one’s a bit more compact. I reckon if you ain’t got a big yard, or you don’t want some tree that’ll take over the whole place, this one’s perfect. It stays more narrow and don’t grow too wide, so it’s good for smaller spaces. They grow nice and straight too, kinda like soldiers in a row. It’s also a good choice if you want some privacy ‘cause they grow pretty dense. I’d say the Emerald Green is the tidy one, keeps its shape real well. If you plant ’em right, they can grow up to 10 feet tall, and they’re real easy to manage.
One thing to keep in mind is that both of ‘em are pretty hardy. They don’t mind cold weather none, so they’ll do just fine even in them harsh winters. But the American Arborvitae is a bit more flexible when it comes to different soil types. It don’t matter too much if your ground’s a little too wet or too dry; this tree still stands tall.
If you’re after privacy and want a fast grower, I reckon the American Arborvitae might be the one for you. It’ll fill in a hedge real quick. Now, the Emerald Green, well, it takes its sweet time but gives a nice neat look. So, if you don’t mind waitin’ a little longer, it might be just the tree for your yard.
When it comes to care, both of ‘em ain’t too picky. But you gotta make sure they get enough water, especially when they’re young. Don’t drown ‘em though, just keep ’em moist. If you get yourself a good mulch around the base, it helps keep the roots warm and moist, so your tree don’t get too dried out. And, every once in a while, you might need to trim ’em up to keep ‘em lookin’ nice. They don’t mind a little haircut now and then, so don’t be shy to snip here and there if they start growin’ a bit wild.
Now, let me tell ya, if you got a bigger yard, you might be better off with the American Arborvitae. It can grow real tall and wide, makin’ a nice privacy fence. But if you’re workin’ with a smaller space and want somethin’ a little neater, go with the Emerald Green. Both trees are good for different reasons, and you can’t go wrong with either one, dependin’ on what you need.
So, in the end, it all comes down to what you’re lookin’ for. If you want somethin’ big and wide that’ll grow quick and give you privacy in no time, go for the American Arborvitae. But if you want a tree that’s smaller, neat, and keeps its shape real nice, the Emerald Green is the way to go. Either way, you’ll be happy with your choice, and your yard will look better with one of these trees growin’ in it.
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