Green Giant Arborvite (Thuja standishii × plicata ‘Green Giant’)

Sun Needs:

• Full sun to partial shade
• Best growth and density in full sun
• Tolerates light shade but may grow more slowly

Bloom Time:

• Non-flowering (grown for foliage)

Size:

Height: 30 to 50 feet (can reach 60 feet in ideal conditions)
Width: 12 to 20 feet

Attributes:

• Fast-growing (up to 3 feet per year)
• Dense, pyramidal form with soft, rich green foliage
• Retains color well through winter
• Excellent for tall privacy screens and windbreaks
• Deer-resistant and tolerant of many soil types
• Cold-hardy (USDA Zones 5–8)

Care Tips:

• Plant in moist, well-drained soil; adaptable to a range of soil types
• Water regularly during establishment; drought-tolerant once mature
• Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds
• Prune in early spring to shape or control size if needed
• Space 5 to 8 feet apart for a dense hedge

Pest Watch:

• Generally pest-free, but monitor for bagworms and spider mites