Areolar Tissue is loose connective tissue that consists of a meshwork of collagen, elastic tissue, and reticular fibres-with many connective tissue cells in between the meshwork of fibres. The fibres that form the mesh structure of areolar tissue include:
Normal growth rates for Emerald Green (Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd') are between 6 to 12 per year once established and tapering off as they reach about 12' to 15'. I'd be suprised to see more than about 18 per year even in ideal conditions.
Emerald cedar is a common name for a very popular member of the Thuja family. Also known as emerald cypress, Eastern arborvitae and American white cedar, Thuja occidentalis may be the most frequently used hedging shrub in America. Loved for its crisp texture and bright green color, slow-growing emerald cedar generally matures to a height of 15 feet or less. Planted in rows, emerald cedars provide a sturdy privacy screen while remaining easy to prune to desired height.