Green Giant Western Red Cedar Thuja plicata 'Green Giant' | Dense evergreen for privacy screens, windbreaks, large landscapes | Easy-care conifer 7 Gallon
Green Giant Western Red Cedar Thuja plicata 'Green Giant' | Dense evergreen for privacy screens, windbreaks, large landscapes | Easy-care conifer 7 Gallon
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$340.00 USD
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Green Giant' Western Red Cedar Thuja plicata 'Green Giant'
Description
This tall, evergreen conifer features dense, bright green foliage that maintains its color year-round. It grows upright with a pyramidal form, reaching heights of up to 50-60 feet with a spread of 12-20 feet, making it ideal for privacy screens and landscape accents.
Suggested Uses
Perfect for creating privacy hedges, windbreaks, or as a striking standalone specimen in large gardens and landscapes.
Plant Details
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Botanical Name: Thuja plicata 'Green Giant' -
Common Name: Green Giant Western Red Cedar -
Size & Growth: Up to 60 ft tall, 12-20 ft wide; rapidly grows 3-5 ft annually -
Foliage Type: Evergreen, dense, bright green -
Bloom Time: Not applicable; conifers do not bloom -
Growth Rate: Fast-growing -
Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade -
Attracts Pollinators: No -
Indoor Friendly: No -
Container Friendly: No, prefers spacious planting -
Deer Resistant: Yes -
Pet Warning: Non-toxic -
Fragrant: No -
Cut Flower: Not suitable -
Grows Well With: Other evergreen shrubs and taller trees
Hardiness Zones: 5-8
Care Tips
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Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Space adequately to accommodate mature size. -
Soil Moisture: Prefers moist, well-drained soil; tolerate some drought once established. -
Soil Type: Loamy, sandy, or clay soils with good drainage -
Humidity: Tolerant of a range of humidity levels -
Pruning Instructions: Minimal; remove dead or damaged branches in early spring if needed -
Winter Care: Generally hardy; in colder zones, provide winter mulch for protection -
Planting Depth: Plant at same depth as in nursery; ensure root flare is above soil line -
Fertilization: Feed with a balanced evergreen fertilizer in early spring and late summer -
Special Care: Maintain adequate watering during dry periods for optimal growth
