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Green Giant Western Arborvitae
Thuja (standish x plicata) 'Green Giant'
Pronunciation: THOO-yuh
SKU #01259
One of the finest evergreens for use as screening or a windbreak, this upright conifer is versatile, strong-rooted and virtually disease-free. Its uniform shape seldom needs pruning, but responds well to shearing. Thrives in southern heat and humidity. A durable, handsome accent tree.
LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Quickly reaches 25 to 30 ft. tall, 8 to 10 ft. wide in 10 years; 50 to 60 ft. tall with time.
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| Bloom Time | Conifer; prized for foliage. |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Waterwise, Fast Growing, Benefits Birds |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Pyramidal |
| Landscape Use | Privacy Screen, Windbreak |
| Design Ideas | Uniform, conical form makes an excellent disease-free substitute for Leland cypress, particularly in the southeastern U.S. |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Smoke Tree (Cotinus); Rose (Rosa); Spirea (Spiraea); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Daylily (Hemerocallis) |
| Care Instructions | Adapts to a wide range of soil types; avoid poorly drained, overly wet sites. Water deeply and regularly during first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates drought. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. |
Details
| Bloom Time | Conifer; prized for foliage. |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Waterwise, Fast Growing, Benefits Birds |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Pyramidal |
Style
| Landscape Use | Privacy Screen, Windbreak |
|---|---|
| Design Ideas | Uniform, conical form makes an excellent disease-free substitute for Leland cypress, particularly in the southeastern U.S. |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Smoke Tree (Cotinus); Rose (Rosa); Spirea (Spiraea); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Daylily (Hemerocallis) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Adapts to a wide range of soil types; avoid poorly drained, overly wet sites. Water deeply and regularly during first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates drought. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. |
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in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.