Thuja Plicata Live Plants – 10 Evergreen Trees – 6-12″ Tall – 2.5″ Pot – Outdoor Privacy Screen

Overview

Transform your landscape with these premium thuja plicata live plants, an exceptional choice for creating a dense, year-round privacy solution. Also known as Western Red Cedar or often associated with the popular green giant arborvitae trees, Thuja Plicata is celebrated for its rapid growth rate and stately evergreen foliage. This offering includes 10 healthy, well-rooted plants, each standing 6-12 inches tall and cultivated in a 2.5-inch pot, ready for immediate planting. These resilient trees are perfect for establishing natural borders, windbreaks, or simply adding significant vertical interest and lush greenery to any garden. Their robust nature and impressive mature height make them a superior option for homeowners seeking both beauty and functionality in their outdoor spaces.

The botanical name, Thuja Plicata, signifies a species known for its adaptability and hardiness. These particular thuja plicata live plants are specifically selected to ensure vigorous growth and excellent establishment in a wide range of climates. With their vibrant green needles and conical shape, they provide a sophisticated backdrop for other garden elements while effectively blocking unwanted views. Embrace the opportunity to cultivate a serene and secluded environment with these high-quality, easy-to-grow evergreen trees.

Key Benefits

Investing in these thuja plicata live plants brings a multitude of advantages to your garden and outdoor living space. Their inherent qualities make them a wise choice for both novice and experienced gardeners seeking reliable, long-lasting landscape improvements. These trees are not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional, offering solutions to common landscaping challenges.

• Fast-Growing Privacy: Achieve a dense and effective privacy screen quickly. These trees boast an impressive growth rate of 3-5 feet per year, ensuring your privacy needs are met in a timely manner. Their rapid vertical development means less waiting for a mature landscape.
• Deer Resistant Foliage: Protect your landscape from common wildlife damage. Thuja Plicata is known for its natural resistance to deer browsing, making it a low-maintenance option that thrives without constant intervention, unlike many other landscape plants.
• Versatile Adaptability: These trees are incredibly adaptable, thriving in a wide range of soil types, from sandy to clay, and are hardy in USDA zones 3-8. This versatility ensures successful establishment across various climates and environmental conditions.
• Evergreen Beauty: Enjoy lush, vibrant green foliage throughout all four seasons. These evergreen trees maintain their color and density year-round, providing consistent visual appeal and a constant sense of privacy and tranquility.
• Low Maintenance Solution: Once established, thuja plicata live plants require minimal upkeep. Their robust nature and natural resistance to pests and diseases mean less time spent on care and more time enjoying your beautiful outdoor space.
• Natural Windbreak: Their dense growth habit makes them excellent natural windbreaks, protecting your property from harsh winds and helping to create a more sheltered and comfortable outdoor environment.
• Noise Reduction: The thick foliage of these trees can also help dampen ambient noise, contributing to a more peaceful and private atmosphere in your garden or yard.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Caring for your thuja plicata live plants is straightforward, making them an excellent choice for gardeners of all experience levels. Proper planting and initial care will ensure these fast growing privacy trees establish quickly and develop into a magnificent privacy screen. Upon arrival, unpackage your plants carefully and prepare them for planting.

For optimal growth, choose a location with full sun to partial shade, meaning at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day. While adaptable to various soil types, well-draining soil is crucial to prevent root rot. If your soil is heavy clay, consider amending it with organic matter to improve drainage. When planting, dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and just as deep. Gently remove the plant from its 2.5-inch pot, loosen any circling roots, and place it in the hole so that the top of the root ball is level with the ground. Backfill with soil, gently firming it around the base to remove air pockets, and water thoroughly. For a quick privacy screen, space them 5-6 feet apart; for a more mature, wider screen, 10-15 feet apart is suitable.

Watering is critical during the first year of establishment. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Once established, Thuja Plicata is relatively drought-tolerant but will benefit from occasional deep watering during prolonged dry spells. Fertilize in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer formulated for evergreens. These trees are hardy in USDA zones 3-8, tolerating temperatures down to -40°F. Pruning is generally not required for shape, but you can trim them to maintain a desired height or width. Be mindful of potential pests like bagworms or spider mites, though they are generally quite resilient. Knowing the nuances of thuja plicata care ensures your trees thrive.

Size & Details

This offering provides 10 robust thuja plicata live plants, each carefully grown to a height of 6-12 inches tall. They arrive in individual 2.5-inch nursery pots, ensuring their root systems are well-developed and ready for transplanting. These plants are ideal for immediate integration into your landscape design. With a rapid growth rate of 3-5 feet per year, these fast growing privacy trees will quickly establish a substantial presence.

Mature Thuja Plicata trees can reach impressive heights of 50-60 feet and widths of 12-15 feet, forming a dense, conical shape. These are shipped as live, actively growing plants, ensuring you receive healthy specimens that are ready to thrive in your garden. The quick establishment and significant mature size make these evergreen trees a smart long-term investment for privacy and aesthetic appeal. They are specifically chosen for their hardiness and ability to perform well across USDA zones 3-8, offering broad adaptability.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How far apart should I plant these thuja plicata live plants for a privacy screen? A: For a quick and dense privacy screen, we recommend planting them 5-6 feet apart. If you prefer a more natural, less dense look or anticipate a very wide mature screen, spacing them 10-15 feet apart is also suitable.
• Q: What is the expected growth rate of these fast growing privacy trees? A: These Thuja Plicata trees are known for their vigorous growth, typically adding 3-5 feet in height per year once established. This rapid growth makes them an excellent choice for quickly creating a visual barrier.
• Q: What size pot will the thuja plicata live plants arrive in? A: Each of the 10 plants will arrive in its own 2.5-inch nursery pot. This size is ideal for ensuring a healthy root system ready for transplanting into your garden.
• Q: Are these green giant arborvitae trees deer resistant? A: Yes, Thuja Plicata, often referred to as Green Giant Arborvitae for its similar uses, is known for being highly deer resistant. This characteristic helps protect your landscaping from common wildlife damage, reducing the need for protective measures.
• Q: What USDA hardiness zones are suitable for these evergreen trees? A: These trees are remarkably hardy and thrive in USDA zones 3 through 8. This wide range ensures they can adapt to various climates across the United States.
• Q: What type of soil is best for proper thuja plicata care? A: Thuja Plicata is quite versatile and can grow well in a range of soil types, from sandy to clay. However, well-draining soil is always preferred to prevent waterlogging and promote healthy root development.
• Q: What condition will the plants arrive in? A: We take great pride in carefully nurturing and packaging our plants. They are shipped in excellent condition, well-rooted, and ready to be planted upon arrival, ensuring a successful start in your garden.
• Q: How tall will these thuja plicata live plants be when they arrive? A: Each of the 10 plants you receive will be between 6-12 inches tall, providing a good starting size for rapid growth into a substantial privacy screen.
• Q: Can these trees be used as a windbreak? A: Absolutely. Due to their dense foliage and significant mature height, these Thuja Plicata trees make excellent natural windbreaks, offering protection to your property and creating a more comfortable microclimate.
• Q: Do these trees require a lot of maintenance? A: Once established, these evergreen trees are considered low maintenance. They are naturally robust, deer resistant, and generally resistant to common pests and diseases, requiring minimal ongoing care.