This beautiful evergreen makes a unique specimen or an ideal hedge, windbreak or
privacy screen. Tough, easy-to-grow plants with dense, fragrant foliage resist deer,
insects and diseases—yet require no pruning or shearing! Grows up to 3' per year,
reaching a full 30–40' in height with a spread of 10-15'. Thuja plicata ‘Green Giant’
Zones: 5-8 - Shipped in 4" pot - Full sun to partial shade - Deer tend to avoid.
Product Details
Botanical Name: Thuja plicata 'Green Giant' (syn T. x 'Gigantioides')
Foliage Type: lustrous, medium evergreen sprays of thick foliage.
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Planting Requirements: None special.
Soil Requirements: It is not finicky but prefers a well drained soil.
Growth Rate: Vigorous.
Unique Characteristics: A vigorous growing evergreen with a broad, dense pyramidal shape. Can grow up to 3' per year. It continues to grow well maintaining its rich green foliage with no dieback even after experiencing hot, dry periods. It is also tolerant of heavy ice, snow and cold weather. There is a multitude of places this stalwart plant may be utilized in the landscape. Great for a windbreak, hedge or privacy screen.
Pruning: Not required unless a different size and shape is desired. Prune in spring or late summer.
Additional Information: A hybrid cross between T. plicata and T. standishii. Found as a seedling by S. Poulsen in Kristgaard, Denmark.
