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Green Giant Western Red Cedar-Dense Foliage-Great for Windbreaks 7/8' h B&B

Green Giant Western Red Cedar-Dense Foliage-Great for Windbreaks 7/8' h B&B

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Thuja plicata 'Green Giant' Information Page
Thuja plicata 'Green Giant'

Thuja plicata 'Green Giant'

Description

The Thuja plicata 'Green Giant', commonly known as the Green Giant Western Red Cedar, is a fast-growing evergreen conifer known for its lush, dense foliage. It is a popular choice for privacy screens and windbreaks due to its rapid growth and tall, pyramidal shape.

Suggested Uses

This plant is ideal for creating privacy hedges, windbreaks, and as a specimen plant in large landscapes. Its dense foliage provides excellent coverage and noise reduction.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Thuja plicata 'Green Giant'
  • Common Name Common Name: Green Giant Western Red Cedar
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: Up to 60 feet tall and 12-20 feet wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 5-8
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Evergreen
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Non-flowering
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Fast
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: No
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: No
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Other conifers, deciduous trees

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil with adequate space for growth
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist, especially during establishment
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers loamy, well-drained soil
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates a range of humidity levels
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Minimal pruning required; shape as needed
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch to protect roots in colder zones
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the nursery container
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer
  • Special Care Special Care: Monitor for bagworm infestations and treat as necessary
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