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.
1 Emerald Arborvitae grows 10' to 15' but can be trimmed shorter. 2  Nigra Arborvitae can grow 20' to 30' but takes pruning well so it can be trimmed shorter. 3  The Rose of Sharon is a great flowing hedge.  North Privet is a fast growing shrub that is suitable for many yards.