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.
How to Care for an Emerald Green Arborvitae. Deer may find your arborvitae attractive for snacking. Averaging 10 to 15 feet tall and 3 to 4 feet wide, Emerald Green arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis Emerald Green or Smaragd) can become natural privacy fences.