Green Giant Western Red Cedar Thuja plicata for Privacy Screens, Hedges & Landscapes - Fast-Growing Evergreen Tree 18/20' h B&B

Name: Green Giant Western Red Cedar Thuja plicata for Privacy Screens, Hedges & Landscapes - Fast-Growing Evergreen Tree 18/20' h B&B
Brand: RedCrocus
SKU: nte0859-redcrocus
Price: 12652.00 USD
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Pot Size 18/20' h B&B

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

Description

The 'Green Giant' Western Red Cedar is a fast-growing evergreen conifer known for its tall, conical shape and vibrant green foliage. It provides year-round screening and lush privacy for landscapes, with dense foliage that adds visual appeal all seasons.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for creating privacy screens, windbreaks, or focal points in residential and commercial gardens. Suitable for hedges, specimen planting, or wind barriers in larger landscapes.

Plant Details

Botanical Name: Thuja plicata 'Green Giant'
Common Name: Green Giant Western Red Cedar
Size & Growth: Reaches up to 40 feet tall with a spread of 12-20 feet; grows about 3 feet per year for rapid privacy screening.
Hardiness Zones: 5-8
Foliage Type: Evergreen
Bloom Time: Not typically flowering; displays cones in fall when mature
Growth Rate: Fast-growing
Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Attracts Pollinators: No
Indoor Friendly: No
Container Friendly: Yes, suitable for large containers
Deer Resistant: Yes
Pet Warning: Non-toxic
Fragrant: No
Cut Flower: No
Grows Well With: Other evergreens, Holly, and Lilacs

Care Tips

Planting Instructions: Choose a sunny spot with well-drained soil. Space plants approximately 12-20 feet apart for mature growth.
Soil Moisture: Prefers moist, well-draining soil but tolerant of drought once established.
Soil Type: Slightly acidic to neutral, loamy or sandy soil preferred.
Humidity: Average to high humidity suitable.
Pruning Instructions: Minimal pruning needed; prune in early spring to maintain shape and remove dead branches.
Winter Care: Hardy to cold temperatures; ensure proper watering and mulching in winter.
Planting Depth: Plant at same depth as root ball or container.
Fertilization: Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring annually.
Special Care: Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds; monitor for pests such as spider mites.