Thuja Hedging
Thuja occidentalis 'Brabant' · White Cedar / American Arborvitae 'Brabant'
A neat, dense evergreen conifer hedge. Brabant gives fast, bright-green screening; Smaragd a slimmer emerald finish that needs very little trimming. Choose your root type below, then compare every size in one list.
From £11.50 per plant
Which root type is right for me?Plants per metre is for a single row. Prices include VAT. Bulk discounts up to 15% applied at checkout.
- Thuja Brabant 100-125cm Root Ball £11.50
- Thuja Brabant 125-150cm Root Ball £17.40
- Thuja Brabant 160-180cm 20 Litre Pot £23.50
- Thuja Brabant 180-200cm Root Ball £35.00
- Thuja Brabant 200-225cm Root Ball £38.00
- Thuja Occidentalis Emerald Root Ball 160-180cm £39.00
- Thuja Occidentalis Emerald Root Ball 180-200cm £43.00
- Thuja Brabant 225-250cm Root Ball £53.00
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Which root type is right for me?
| Root ball | Pot grown | |
|---|---|---|
| Delivered | From October | All year |
| Sizes | 1m–2.5m | 70cm–1.8m |
| Cost | Best value for height | Mid |
| Best for | Height fast in winter | Planting any time |
| Plant | Within a week or two | When you're ready |
How many plants per metre?
Root balls and larger pots: 2 per metre. Smaller pot plants: 2–3 per metre. Every size in the table shows its own figure for a single row.
How fast does it grow?
Thuja Brabant puts on 40–60cm a year; Smaragd is steadier at 20–30cm and keeps its slim shape with almost no trimming.
How tall will it get?
Thuja can reach 10 metres or more if never trimmed, but is easily held at 2–4m with a single trim each year – it responds well to clipping.
When will my order arrive?
Pot-grown plants dispatch all year. Root-ball plants deliver from October and bare-root from November – we'll email your delivery date as soon as they're ready.
About thuja hedging
Thuja hedging for neat, evergreen screening
Thuja hedging, also known as Arborvitae, is a popular evergreen conifer hedge chosen for its dense foliage and controlled growth habit. It provides reliable year-round screening while remaining easier to manage than faster-growing conifer hedges.
Why choose Thuja for hedging?
- Evergreen foliage for year-round privacy
- Neater, more controlled growth than Leylandii
- Dense structure when planted correctly
- Well suited to garden and boundary hedges
Thuja vs other conifer hedges
Thuja is often chosen as an alternative to Leylandii where a more manageable hedge is required. While it grows more slowly, it is far easier to maintain at a consistent height and width.
Best uses for Thuja hedging
- Garden boundary hedges
- Evergreen privacy screening
- Formal or semi-formal hedge lines
- Residential gardens and landscaped sites
Growth rate and maintenance
Thuja has a moderate growth rate and responds well to regular trimming. Annual or twice-yearly pruning helps maintain a tidy hedge and encourages dense growth from the base.
Planting height and spacing
Thuja hedge plants are available in a range of sizes depending on the level of screening required. Correct spacing at planting is important to achieve a continuous, even hedge without overcrowding.
Planting tip – long-term shape
Begin light trimming early to help Thuja develop a dense, well-shaped hedge. Maintaining a slightly wider base helps ensure good coverage lower down.
Thuja compared to other hedge types
Thuja is selected for balance — offering evergreen coverage without the rapid growth of some conifers. To explore the full range of conifer hedges, browse our Conifer Hedging collection.
For all hedge options, including evergreen and deciduous varieties, visit our main Hedging Plants collection.