Green Giant Western Red Cedar Thuja plicata 'Green Giant' | Fast-Growing Evergreen Tree for Privacy, Landscaping & Screens | Full Sun to Partial Shade 15 Gallon
Green Giant Western Red Cedar Thuja plicata 'Green Giant' | Fast-Growing Evergreen Tree for Privacy, Landscaping & Screens | Full Sun to Partial Shade 15 Gallon
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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 tree renowned for its dense, lush foliage and stately stature. It features vibrant green needles that maintain their color year-round, making it an excellent choice for hedges, screens, and ornamental landscapes.
Suggested Uses
Ideal for privacy screens, windbreaks, specimen trees, and large-scale landscape accents. Its robust growth makes it suitable for both residential and commercial planting.
Plant Details
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Botanical Name: Green Giant' Western Red Cedar Thuja plicata 'Green Giant' -
Common Name: Green Giant' Western Red Cedar -
Size & Growth: Reaches up to 50-60 ft tall with a spread of 12-20 ft; grows approximately 3-4 ft per year -
Hardiness Zones: 5-7 -
Foliage Type: Evergreen -
Bloom Time: Typically inconspicuous; some cone production in spring -
Growth Rate: Fast-growing -
Light Requirements: Full sun to Partial shade -
Attracts Pollinators: Minimal -
Indoor Friendly: No -
Container Friendly: Suitable for large containers when young -
Deer Resistant: Yes -
Pet Warning: Toxic if ingested in large quantities -
Fragrant: No -
Cut Flower: No -
Grows Well With: Other conifers, ornamental shrubs, and landscape trees
Care Tips
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Planting Instructions: Space adequately for mature size; plant in well-drained soil -
Soil Moisture: Moist but well-drained -
Soil Type: Adaptable to many soil types, prefers slightly acidic to neutral -
Humidity: Tolerant of a range of humidity levels -
Pruning Instructions: Minimal; remove dead or crossing branches to maintain shape -
Winter Care: Apply mulch and protect young plants from harsh winds -
Planting Depth: Plant at same depth as in container or nursery -
Fertilization: Feed with a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring -
Special Care: Water regularly during dry spells for optimal growth
