Create instant privacy, year‑round structure, and lush evergreen beauty with the Green Giant Arborvitae (Thuja standishii × plicata ‘Green Giant’)—one of the fastest‑growing, most resilient screening trees available. Known for its uniform pyramidal shape, dense green foliage, and exceptional vigor, this hybrid conifer is a top choice for homeowners and landscapers seeking a dependable, low‑maintenance privacy barrier.
Why You’ll Love Green Giant Arborvitae
Exceptionally Fast Growth: Adds 3–4 feet per year in optimal conditions, allowing you to establish a living fence quickly.
Tall & Impressive: Mature height reaches 40–60 feet with a 12–18 foot spread, forming a stately, conical evergreen that stands out in any landscape.
Rich, Dense Foliage: Features glossy, dark‑green sprays of soft, scale‑like needles that stay vibrant even in winter, never bronzing or yellowing.
Low Maintenance & Reliable: Highly resistant to diseases, pests, drought, and deer browsing, and requires little to no pruning to maintain its form.
Versatile Landscape Use: Ideal for hedges, windbreaks, noise reduction, property line definition, and large‑scale screening. Young plants shear beautifully for a tidy hedge.
Perfect For
Privacy screens & living fences
Windbreaks & noise barriers
Large properties, rural or suburban
Property line definition
Background plantings for ornamental gardens
Growing Info
Sun: Full sun; tolerated partial shade but grows fastest and fullest with bright light.
Soil: Prefers moist, fertile, well‑drained soils; adapts to clay or average soils. Avoid standing water or salt exposure.
Spacing: Plant 5–6 feet apart for dense privacy hedging.
Hardiness: Thrives in USDA Zones 5–8.
What Makes It Special
Originally developed as a hybrid between Western Red Cedar and Japanese Arborvitae, Green Giant boasts the best qualities of both: rapid vertical growth, disease resistance, and a naturally symmetrical shape that requires minimal care. Its reliability and vigor have made it a staple in modern landscape design.
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