"MICHELLE H." wrote in message
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We are probably going to plant either the "Emerald Green" or "Dark
Green" variety of arborvitaes. The "Emeralds" say to plant 2-3 feet
apart, and the "Dark Greens" say to plant 3-4 feet apart. So is this how
far back they should be planted back from the fence as well??


At least half the expected spread but be aware that most likely they die
back on the fence side for lack of light at least as high as the fence.

These are nice low maintenance plant but that is a weakness they share with
many others.

BTW, trimming is rarely necessary. Cleaning up their droppings is.

Colbyt