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Green Giant-Western Red Cedar-Fast-growing evergreen 4/5' h 10 Gallon

Green Giant-Western Red Cedar-Fast-growing evergreen 4/5' h 10 Gallon

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

Thuja plicata 'Green Giant'

Description

The Thuja plicata 'Green Giant' is a fast-growing evergreen conifer known for its lush, dense foliage and impressive height. It is a popular choice for creating privacy screens and windbreaks due to its rapid growth and ability to reach heights of 30 to 50 feet. Its rich green foliage remains vibrant throughout the year, providing a lush backdrop in any landscape.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for use as a privacy screen, windbreak, or as a specimen plant in larger landscapes. Its rapid growth and dense foliage make it perfect for creating natural barriers.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Thuja plicata 'Green Giant'
  • Common Name Common Name: 'Green Giant' Western Red Cedar
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: 30-50 feet tall, 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 evergreen trees and shrubs

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil, spacing 5-6 feet apart for screens
  • 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: Prune to maintain shape and remove dead or damaged branches
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch to protect roots in colder zones
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as the nursery container
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer
  • Special Care Special Care: Monitor for pests and diseases, treat as necessary
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