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RedCrocus Green Giant Western Red Cedar Thuja plicata- Evergreen privacy hedge, windbreak, landscape plant, low maintenance, deer resistant, zone 5-7, full sun to partial shade 5/6' h B&B

RedCrocus Green Giant Western Red Cedar Thuja plicata- Evergreen privacy hedge, windbreak, landscape plant, low maintenance, deer resistant, zone 5-7, full sun to partial shade 5/6' h B&B

Regular price $600.00 USD
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SKU:nte0106-redcrocus

Pot Size

Green Giant' Western Red Cedar Thuja plicata 'Green Giant'

Description

A fast-growing evergreen conifer featuring lush green foliage and a structured, columnar form. Ideal for privacy screens and windbreaks, it offers year-round interest with minimal maintenance.

Suggested Uses

Perfect for creating privacy hedges, windbreaks, or as a visual anchor in large landscape designs.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Icon Botanical Name: Green Giant' Western Red Cedar Thuja plicata 'Green Giant'
  • Common Name Icon Common Name: Green Giant' Western Red Cedar
  • Size & Growth Icon Size & Growth: Up to 50 feet tall with a 12-20 foot spread, growing 3-5 feet per year
  • Hardiness Zones Icon Hardiness Zones: 5-7
  • Foliage Type Icon Foliage Type: Evergreen
  • Bloom Time Icon Bloom Time: Not applicable
  • Growth Rate Icon Growth Rate: Rapid
  • Light Requirements Icon Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Icon Attracts Pollinators: No
  • Indoor Friendly Icon Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Icon Container Friendly: Yes, for juvenile plants
  • Deer Resistant Icon Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Icon Pet Warning: Slightly toxic if ingested
  • Fragrant Icon Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Icon Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Icon Grows Well With: Other evergreen shrubs, conifers, and landscape grasses

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Icon Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Space adequately for mature size.
  • Soil Moisture Icon Soil Moisture: Well-drained, moist soil
  • Soil Type Icon Soil Type: Acidic to neutral soils; tolerates a range of soil textures
  • Humidity Icon Humidity: Average to high humidity preferred
  • Pruning Instructions Icon Pruning Instructions: Minimal pruning needed; remove dead or competing branches in early spring
  • Winter Care Icon Winter Care: Provide protection in colder zones; mulching helps retain soil moisture
  • Planting Depth Icon Planting Depth: Plant so the root ball is level with the soil surface
  • Fertilization Icon Fertilization: Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring
  • Special Care Icon Special Care: None required beyond seasonal watering and pruning
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