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Green Giant Arborvitae
This beautiful evergreen makes a unique
specimen or, when planted in groups, 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!
Vigorous
grower with a dense, pyramidal shape that grows up to 3' per year reaching a full 30–40' in height with a spread of 10-15'. Shipped in 3" pot. Thuja plicata
‘Green Giant’
Zone 5 to 8
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| Botanical Name: |
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Thuja plicata 'Green Giant' (syn T. x 'Gigantioides') |
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| Sun Exposure: |
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Partial Shade/Full Sun |
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| Height/Habit: |
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30 - 40' +, pyramidal |
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| Spread: |
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10 - 15' |
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| Spacing: |
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5 - 6' for quick coverage, 10 - 15' otherwise |
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| Hardiness Zone: |
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5 - 8 (-20 degrees F) |
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| Foliage Type: |
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lustrous, medium evergreen sprays of thick foliage. |
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| Flower Form: |
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n/a |
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| Flower Color: |
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n/a |
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| Flowering Date: |
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n/a |
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| Planting Requirements: |
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None special. |
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| Soil Requirements: |
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It is not finicky but prefers a well drained soil. |
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| Growth Rate: |
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Vigorous. |
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| Unique Characteristics: |
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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. |
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| Pruning: |
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Not required unless a different size and shape is desired. Prune in spring or late summer. |
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| Additional Information: |
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A hybrid cross between T. plicata and T. standishii. Found as a seedling by S. Poulsen in Kristgaard, Denmark. |
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