Arborvitae - Thuja 'Excelsa' Animal repellent Eastern Red Cedar have a

Eastern Red Cedar have a high-salt tolerance and can handle just about any soil type

Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd'

Black ornamental berries persist throughout winter for cool season interest

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Avoid cutting into any very thick stems unless you are removing them entirely

Arborvitae - Thuja 'Excelsa' Animal repellent Eastern Red Cedar have aThuja plicata 'Excelsa', or Excelsa Arborvitae, are similar to Green Giant Arborvitae and are also part of the Western Arborvitae family. Excelsa Arborvitae are extremely cold hardy and show excellent deer resistance, both of which make them an excellent choice as screening plantings on Long Island. Excelsa Arborvitae are moderately fast growers and can be planted and pruned as a hedge. They have a more upright shape than the Green Giant's pyramidal