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.
Excelsa giant arborvitae (Thuja plicata âExcelsaâ): A pyramidal tree, growing 25 to 35 feet high and 10 to 15 feet wide. Loose habit with horizontal branching. Glossy, green foliage turns yellow-green in winter. useful as specimen, hedge, in groupings, or screens.