Green Giant Arborvitae
Green Giant Arborvitae (Thuja plicata x standishii 'Green Giant')
Green Giant Arborvitae (Thuja plicata x standishii 'Green Giant') is a fast-growing evergreen prized for its lush green foliage, towering height, and reliable performance in a wide range of conditions. Also known as Green Giant Thuja, it is a favorite for large-scale screens, windbreaks, and year-round privacy barriers due to its rapid growth and dense, uniform habit.
Distinctive Features
This vigorous hybrid typically grows 30 to 50 feet tall and 12 to 20 feet wide at maturity, with a strong pyramidal shape and rich green sprays of flattened foliage. It is highly resistant to deer and tolerant of both heat and humidity. Unlike many other arborvitaes, Green Giant maintains excellent density without frequent pruning, forming a natural green wall in just a few years.
Growing Conditions
- Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil Type: Loamy, well-drained soils
- Soil pH: Slightly acidic to neutral
- Water Needs: Moderate, with regular watering during establishment
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 8
Ideal Uses
- Privacy screen or year-round windbreak
- Focal point in expansive landscape designs
- Fast-growing replacement for leyland cypress
- Backdrops for garden borders or mixed hedges
- Large property boundary definition
Low Maintenance Care
- Water regularly during the first two growing seasons
- Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds
- Fertilize with an evergreen blend in early spring
- Minimal pruning required unless shaping is desired
- Inspect annually for bagworms or root rot in poorly drained soils
Why Choose Green Giant Arborvitae
- Fast-growing and adaptable for rapid privacy
- Dense, pyramidal form with minimal upkeep
- Resistant to deer and common pests
- Thrives in a variety of soil and climate conditions
- A commanding evergreen focal point for large landscapes
Green Giant Arborvitae is one of the most popular evergreen trees for large-scale privacy and visual impact, offering unmatched speed, structure, and resilience as a bold focal point in residential or commercial plantings.
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