Green Giant Arborvitae
Quick Overview
Green Giant Arborvitae is an exciting new variety that is capturing people’s attention. This arborvitae is large, vigorous, and fast-growing. It has a pyramidal form and a medium to dark green color which is very resistant of winter frost burn. Green Giant has proven itself as a performer and can be used anywhere in the landscape. Under good growing conditions, this tree can grow up to 3ft a year!
Details
Quick Overview
Why it rocks:
Green Giant Arborvitae is an exciting new variety that is capturing people’s attention. This arborvitae is large, vigorous, and fast-growing. It has a pyramidal form and a medium to dark green color which is very resistant to winter frost burn. Green Giant has proven itself as a performer and can be used anywhere in the landscape. Under good growing conditions, this tree can grow up to 3ft a year!
Where to put it:
Green Giant Arborvitae is a great tree to use as a screen, hedge, windbreak, or as a single specimen. Be aware that unlike many arborvitae trees used for landscape situations the Green Giant gets massive and will reach a height of 50-60’ tall by 12-20’ wide. They are often planted 5-6ft apart for a quick screen, but 10-15’ apart is ideal for regular situations.
What it needs:
Green Giant Arborvitae is tolerant of most soil conditions but does best in moist, well-drained soils. This tree will tolerate full sun or partial shade and can withstand heavy ice and snow loads. Be sure to follow our watering guidelines for the first few growing seasons until the root system is well-established.
Specs
Botanical Name | Thuja standishii x plicata 'Green Giant' |
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Hardiness Zone | 5 |
Tree Type | Evergreen |
Size Range | Large Tree (more than 40 feet) |
Mature Height | 50-60' |
Mature Spread | 12-20' |
Shape | Pyramidal |
Foliage Color | Green |
Flower Color | N/A |
Decorative Fruit | None |
Landscape Uses | Hedge, Privacy/Screening |
Growth Rate | Rapid |
Plant Tolerance | Very Tough and Adaptable |
Standout Feature | Great Performer, Fast Grower, Very Adaptable |