Dark green, emerald or golden? Thuja for every hedge
9 November 2026
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Dark green, emerald or golden? 🌲
November has arrived, gardens are getting quieter – and this is exactly when evergreen hedges show what they are worth.
Green, dense and private. All year round.
This week, we are taking a closer look at hedge conifers of the genus Thuja, one of the most popular choices for garden hedges.
Two species, two characters. Thuja occidentalis is the compact one, with finer foliage – perfect for gardens and neatly trimmed hedges. Thuja plicata has more energy: it grows faster, considerably taller and has slightly coarser foliage. An excellent choice for large hedges and privacy screens.
Both species come in many cultivars. How do they differ? This time, we have sorted them by the colour of their foliage. Read on.
Dark green – Thuja plicata
For those who want height and privacy. Vigorous growth and dense, dark green foliage.
‘Atrovirens’ – dark green, glossy foliage and vigorous, upright growth.
‘Excelsa’ – fast-growing, glossy dark green, with slightly more open branching.
‘Gelderland’ – dark green, compact branching and an upright habit.
‘Martin’ – green to dark green, vigorous, with dense, full branching.
Green – Thuja occidentalis
From fresh green to deep green. The classics of the formal hedge.
‘Brabant’ – fresh green, with fast and relatively broad upright growth.
‘Columna’ – dark green and particularly narrow, columnar. Ideal where space is limited.
‘King of Brabant’® – fresh green to yellowish-green, vigorous, upright and densely branched.
‘Pyramidalis Compacta’ – compact and densely branched, green to dark green, with a narrow pyramidal shape.
‘Smaragd’ – bright emerald green that keeps much of its colour in winter, with a compact, regular pyramidal shape.
Bright green – Thuja occidentalis
Looking for something livelier than the traditional Smaragd?
‘Bright Smaragd’ stands out with bright, fresh emerald-green foliage and an attractive upright habit.
The same elegance, a little more sparkle.
Yellow to golden yellow – Thuja occidentalis
You could say a hedge has to be green… Sure! But these varieties add colour and contrast to gardens and hedges with their golden and yellow-green foliage.
‘Golden Brabant’® – the vigorous growth of Brabant, with golden yellow to yellow-green foliage.
‘Golden Smaragd’® – golden yellow, compact and pyramidal. A colourful alternative to the green Smaragd.
‘Sunny Smaragd’® – fresh yellow-green to golden yellow, compact and pyramidal, with a bright, sunny look.
Dark green, emerald or golden – which shade will your customers choose?
Discover the available sizes in our current availability list and let us know ASAP. 🌱
Do you have any questions? Contact us, we will be happy to advise you!
The minimum order depends on the size of the plants:
- P9 -> 80 pcs / variety
- P12 -> 75 pcs / variety
- P14, C2 -> 50 pcs / variety
- C3 and bigger -> 25 pcs / variety
FAQ:
How should I make my order?
Complete the “order” column in the attached Excel file and send it to info@hoogenraadplant.nl. Do not change the content of the file, just enter the number of plants ordered. In the email, provide the company name, contact details, and the expected date of receipt of the order – this will help us plan work in the nursery.
When will my order be confirmed?
Every order we receive is confirmed within 48 hours (working days). If during this time you do not receive an email from us, check your “spam” and “offers” or call us.
When can I pick up my order?
We adjust the dates of orders to meet your needs, so report the date of the planned collection 2 weeks in advance (February-April – 3 weeks in advance). This will facilitate the timely, efficient, and correct preparation of plants and their careful packaging.
Pickup of orders is possible from Week 47 till week 19.
I’m a new customer, when do I have to pay?
We accept cash payments, credit cards, and bank transfers to our bank account based on a pro forma invoice before picking up your order. Pre-payment includes 100% of the order value. After making the payment, please send us confirmation of the transfer because it accelerates the preparation of the plants for pickup.
Contact us to find out more about our offer:
info@hoogenraadplant.nl
+31 (0) 318 57 16 65
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Oudendijk 1B | 6744 PT Ederveen, NL
tel. +31 (0) 318 571665
info@hoogenraadplant.nl