Overview

Transform your outdoor space with a generous supply of Thuja Green Giant Arborvitae live plants. This offering includes 25 well-rooted specimens, each ready to thrive and establish themselves as a magnificent feature in your garden. The Thuja Green Giant Arborvitae is a highly sought-after evergreen known for its impressive growth rate and dense, columnar form. It’s a hybrid cultivar prized for its ability to quickly create a lush, living privacy fence or windbreak. Originating from a cross between Western Red Cedar (Thuja plicata) and Japanese Arborvitae (Thuja standishii), this tree combines the best characteristics of both parents, offering robust health and vigorous growth. Its rich green foliage remains vibrant throughout the year, providing consistent beauty and structure to any landscape.

These young trees are delivered in 2.5-inch pots, with an initial height of 6-12 inches, perfectly sized for easy planting and establishment. Whether you’re looking to define property lines, block unsightly views, or simply add a touch of natural elegance, these fast growing evergreens are an excellent choice. Their adaptability to various conditions and minimal care requirements make them suitable for both experienced gardeners and those new to landscaping. Invest in these resilient plants and watch your landscape evolve into a private, serene sanctuary.

Key Benefits

The Thuja Green Giant Arborvitae offers numerous advantages for homeowners and landscapers alike. These plants are not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional, providing long-term value and beauty to your property.

• Rapid Growth for Instant Privacy: One of the most significant benefits of the Thuja Green Giant Arborvitae is its remarkable growth rate, often reaching 3-5 feet per year. This makes it an ideal solution for quickly establishing a dense privacy screen or hedge, providing seclusion and tranquility in a relatively short period.
• Exceptional Hardiness and Adaptability: These trees are incredibly hardy, thriving in USDA Zones 3-8, and can tolerate a wide range of soil conditions, from sandy to clay. Their robust nature ensures they can withstand various environmental stressors, making them a reliable choice for diverse climates.
• Deer Resistant Foliage: For gardeners in areas with deer populations, finding suitable plants can be a challenge. The Thuja Green Giant Arborvitae is naturally deer resistant shrubs, meaning deer typically avoid browsing on its foliage, allowing your privacy hedge to grow undisturbed and maintain its pristine appearance.
• Low Maintenance Requirements: Once established, these evergreens require minimal care. They are relatively pest and disease resistant and do not demand extensive pruning, making them a perfect option for those seeking a beautiful landscape with less upkeep.
• Versatile Landscaping Use: While primarily known for privacy hedges, these trees can also be planted as majestic specimen trees, windbreaks, or as part of a mixed border. Their uniform, pyramidal shape adds a formal touch to any garden design.
• Year-Round Greenery: Unlike deciduous trees that lose their leaves in winter, the Thuja Green Giant Arborvitae maintains its lush green color throughout all seasons, providing year-round visual interest and evergreen beauty to your landscape.
• Environmental Benefits: Beyond aesthetics, these trees contribute positively to the environment by providing habitat for wildlife, improving air quality, and helping to reduce noise pollution, creating a healthier and more enjoyable outdoor living space.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Caring for your Thuja Green Giant Arborvitae plants is straightforward, ensuring they grow into robust and beautiful features in your landscape. Upon arrival, gently remove the plants from their packaging and water them thoroughly. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and just as deep. Place the plant in the hole, ensuring the top of the root ball is level with the surrounding soil. Backfill with soil, gently tamping down to remove air pockets, and water again generously. For creating a fast privacy screen, plant them 5-6 feet apart; for a more natural, spaced look, plant 10-15 feet apart.

These Thuja plicata hybrids thrive in full sun to partial shade, ideally receiving at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily. While adaptable to various soil types, they prefer well-draining soil. Avoid overly wet conditions, as this can lead to root rot. During the first growing season, consistent watering is crucial to help the roots establish. Water deeply 2-3 times per week, especially during dry spells. Once established, they are quite drought-tolerant but will benefit from occasional deep watering during prolonged dry periods. Fertilize in early spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer formulated for evergreens to encourage healthy growth and vibrant foliage. Monitor for any signs of pests or diseases, though these trees are generally quite resistant. Regular mulching around the base can help retain soil moisture and regulate soil temperature.

Size & Details

This offering includes 25 individual Thuja Green Giant Arborvitae live plants, each currently growing in a 2.5-inch nursery pot. The plants arrive well-rooted and measure approximately 6-12 inches in height, making them an ideal size for easy handling and planting. These young trees are poised for rapid development, with an impressive growth rate of 3-5 feet per year under optimal conditions. At maturity, these majestic evergreens can reach heights of 50-60 feet, forming a substantial and effective privacy barrier or stately landscape feature. They are shipped as actively growing plants, ready to be transplanted into your garden. The robust nature of these fast growing evergreens ensures a strong start for your landscaping project.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big does this plant get? A: The Thuja Green Giant Arborvitae is known for its impressive mature size, reaching heights of 50-60 feet. Its width can vary depending on pruning, but it typically forms a dense, columnar shape.
• Q: What size pot does it come in? A: Each of the 25 plants is shipped in a 2.5-inch nursery pot, providing a healthy root system for successful transplanting.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: The Thuja Green Giant Arborvitae is an outdoor plant, specifically cultivated for landscaping purposes such as creating privacy hedges and windbreaks. It is not suitable for indoor growing.
• Q: How much sunlight does it need? A: These trees thrive in full sun to partial shade, ideally receiving at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day to achieve their best growth and density.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? A: Yes, the Thuja Green Giant Arborvitae is considered relatively low-maintenance once established. It is adaptable to various conditions and generally resistant to pests and diseases, making it a good choice for beginners.
• Q: What condition will it arrive in? A: Your 25 Thuja Green Giant Arborvitae plants will arrive well-rooted and actively growing in their 2.5-inch pots, carefully packaged to ensure their health during transit.
• Q: Is it good for beginners? A: Absolutely! Its hardiness, adaptability, and minimal care requirements make it an excellent choice for beginner gardeners looking to establish a privacy hedge or add evergreens to their landscape.
• Q: When is the best time to plant? A: The best time to plant Thuja plicata is in the spring or fall, allowing the roots ample time to establish before extreme summer heat or winter cold. However, they can be planted any time the ground is not frozen.
• Q: Will it survive winter in my zone? A: These deer resistant shrubs are hardy in USDA Zones 3-8, meaning they are well-suited to survive the winter conditions within these zones.
• Q: How far apart should I plant them for a privacy screen? A: For a fast and dense privacy screen, plant your Thuja Green Giant Arborvitae 5-6 feet apart. If you prefer a more spaced, natural look, plant them 10-15 feet apart.