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S. Poulsen
Kristgaard, Denmark

‘Green Giant’

Arborvitae - Western

Thuja x

'Green Giant'

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A large specimen of pyramidal evergreen Green Giant arbovitae planted between two windows of a tan colored house
  • Fast growing
  • Evergreen
  • Appealing texture
Description

A hybrid between Thuja plicata and T. standishii with remarkable vigor. Lustrous green foliage and a broad pyramidal habit.

USDA Zone
5 - 8 (-20°F/-28°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun
Height
30 - 40'
Width
15 - 20'
Finish Time
1 season
Type
Evergreen
Flower Color
Foliage Color
Green
Liner Sizes
2 1/4", 4"

Soil

Adaptable in terms of pH; best growth is in moderately moist, cool, fertile soils.

Pruning

Does not strictly require pruning, though it does tolerate it well. Prune in spring before new growth begins.

Uses

Screens; hedges

Growing Tips

Western arborvitae shows considerable resistance to deer browsing. Foliage has a bold, braided look.

Features: Evergreen, Salt tolerant, Winter interest, Alkaline soil, Clay soil, Native

Filters: Botanical genus: Thuja, Common name: Arborvitae - Western, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Green foliage

Features: Evergreen, Salt tolerant, Winter interest, Alkaline soil, Clay soil, Native

Filters: Botanical genus: Thuja, Common name: Arborvitae - Western, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Green foliage