Green Giant Western Arborvitae
Thuja (standish x plicata) 'Green Giant'
Description | One of the finest evergreens for use as screening or a windbreak, this upright conifer is versatile, strong-rooted and virtually disease-free. Its uniform shape seldom needs pruning, but responds well to shearing. Thrives in southern heat and humidity. A durable, handsome accent tree. |
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Light | Full sun |
Watering | Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry. |
Blooms | Conifer; prized for foliage. |
Mature Size | Quickly reaches 25 to 30 ft. tall, 8 to 10 ft. wide in 10 years; 50 to 60 ft. tall with time. |
Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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Special Features | Easy Care, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Waterwise, Fast Growing, Benefits Birds |
Growth Rate | Fast |
Growth Habit | Pyramidal |
Landscape Use | Privacy Screen, Windbreak |
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Design Ideas | Uniform, conical form makes an excellent disease-free substitute for Leland cypress, particularly in the southeastern U.S. |
Foliage Color | Green |
Companion Plants | Smoke Tree (Cotinus); Rose (Rosa); Spirea (Spiraea); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Daylily (Hemerocallis) |
Care | Adapts to a wide range of soil types; avoid poorly drained, overly wet sites. Water deeply and regularly during first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates drought. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-8

Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 7
Good to grow!
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Your plant(s) are estimated to ship to Georgia on or around February 7th, 2024, depending on weather and garden center orders. Because all plants respond to weather and other conditions while growing, we can not guarantee a ship date. We will only deliver plants once they meet our rigorous quality and size standards, and only when the garden center schedules a delivery. Thank you for your patience.
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Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
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Lowe's 251 Carpenters Cove Lane
Cornelia, Georgia 30531 -
Beverly's Ace Hardware 1963 Jesse Jewell Parkway Ne
Gainesville, Georgia 30501 -
Lowe's 1514 Skelton Road
Gainesville, Georgia 30504
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.