Thuja Green Giant Arborvitae
Thuja plicata x standishii 'Green Giant'
- The #1 choice for fast-growing privacy, these trees grow 3-5 feet each year
- Blocks noise, neighbor sightlines, and unattractive views—all while taking up very little space
- Less expensive and more eye-catching than a traditional fence
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Thuja Green Giant Arborvitae Care
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Sunlight
Can grow in a range from full sun to partial shade. They need at least four hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight per day.

Watering
Regular watering schedule for the first six months. Once established, rainwater should be sufficient.

Fertilizing
Should not need any extra fertilizer unless your entire lawn and garden have problems and needs regular fertilizing.
The Fastest Growing Quality Evergreen
Why Thuja Green Giants?
The Thuja Green Giant quickly gives you a lush, rich privacy screen (3-5 feet per year once established). And it's:
- Drought tolerant
- Disease and insect resistant
- Easy-to-grow and very adaptable
You can block out neighbors while taking very little yard space. Thuja Green Giants grow in a uniform shape and height. You get that classic French Renaissance look without having to prune or shear. In fact, you don't have to do anything to them. They're drought tolerant and have no significant insect or disease problems.
Planting in Rows
There are two popular ways to plant your Thuja Green Giants:
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How to Get the Height You Want
Follow this spacing chart when planting in a straight row:
So, you'll never have to worry about mixing chemicals or spraying these trees. With proper care, Thujas aren't typically prone to deer or bagworm problems. This is a tough tree. Resists ice and snow damage. Grows in almost any soil, even sandy loam or heavy clays. Prefers direct sunlight, but also does well in partial shade.
The Thuja Green Giant is the perfect fast-growing evergreen for a privacy hedge or windscreen. Plant one every 5 to 6 feet and they quickly create a dense barrier. You can easily trim them once a year to your desired height. Left unpruned, Thuja Green Giants planted in rows can reach as high as 30 to 50 feet. Your Thuja foliage stays soft and thick all year long.
Why Fast-Growing-Trees.com is Better
Some nurseries dig Thujas out of the ground and send them bare-rooted, or 'ball and burlap.' This can leave up to 90% of the roots behind. The tree can lose up to a year of growth while struggling to replace its root system. You also risk losing the tree, since it's less able to absorb vital nutrients and water.
Our Thuja Green Giants are hybrids grown from branch cuttings - not from seed. They need to grow below the ground before they can grow above the ground. Some nurseries sell freshly rooted cuttings, which can take up to a year to reach the size and root mass of our trees.
But you can be assured that when you order from Fast Growing Trees, you are getting well-rooted Thuja Green Giants, ready for explosive growth. And for quickest privacy, we now have a limited supply of large trees available. These larger trees offer more developed branching for ready-made privacy in your landscape.
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Product Details
Mature Height: | 30-50 ft. |
Mature Width: | 12-15 ft. |
Sunlight: | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
Growth Rate: | Fast Growing |
Botanical Name: | Thuja plicata x standishii 'Green Giant' |
Does Not Ship To: | AK, AZ, HI, OR |
Grows Well In Zones: | 5-8 outdoors |

Growing Zones: 5-8 outdoors
(hardy down to -10℉)
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Amazed!
I could not be happier. I had low expectations ordering online. Trees were healthy and well packaged. Ordered more last night.
Very pretty!!
These are beautiful trees and are pretty hardy. They don't grow quite as fast as I'd hoped, but they still grow way faster than most other evergreens! They look beautiful year round, and provide a nice privacy barrier.
Excellent company
After ordering, I had to go to an out of town funeral. I contacted customer service. Not only did I get condolences but they delayed my order until I returned. All ten beautiful arborvitae arrived promptly and beautiful! Great company, thanks!
Beyond expectations!!!
Was very interested in the Thuja Green Giant, but, was hesitant to order online. I took the leap and am so glad I did! I ordered 4 Thuja Green Giants (3-4ft) for our daughter's backyard. They arrived unscathed in a few days! They were beautifully and carefully packed. Withstood the trip from South Carolina to Pennsylvania! The quality was beyond our expectations. . . . each one in super condition! Will be planting them this weekend and hoping they will continue to thrive! To anyone worried about ordering sight unseen, do not hesitate. . . . just take the leap. You won't be sorry! Jo, Somerset, PA
Green Giants 5 years later
I planted these 3 Green Giants in 2020. . . I call them my Covid trees. I LOVE THESE GREEN GIANTS! It's been so amazing watching them grow over the past 5 years! I was off work the month of March and planted these along with an Autumn Cherry tree which is thriving and beautiful as well! VERY happy with my purchases!
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