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Green Giant Arborvitae
Ornamental treeThuja standishii × plicata 'Green Giant'
- Partial sun
- Zones 5–8
- 60 days to maturity
- Flowers
- 96" spacing
- Low water
- pH 6–8
Overview
A fast-growing evergreen hybrid that quickly forms dense, pyramidal screens perfect for privacy hedges or windbreaks. With its rapid 3-5 foot annual growth rate and resistance to deer browsing, this low-maintenance conifer is the go-to choice for homeowners seeking quick, year-round screening.
Planting
Plant nursery trees in spring or fall. Typically propagated from cuttings.
Growing
Sun: partial. Water: low. Soil pH: 6–8. Space plants 96" apart. Germination: 21-30.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Bagworms, spider mites (rare), deer resistant. Common diseases: Root rot in poorly drained soils, canker (rare).