{"product_id":"thuja-green-giant","title":"Green Giant Arborvitae Tree - Thuja Green Giant","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"plant-type plant-info\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"native-to plant-info\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Fast-Growing Privacy Solution Your Yard Has Been Waiting For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreate a tall, green privacy screen fast with the \u003cstrong\u003eGreen Giant Arborvitae Tree\u003c\/strong\u003e-a vigorous evergreen that can add \u003cstrong\u003e3 to 5 feet per year\u003c\/strong\u003e under optimal growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for homeowners who are tired of waiting years for privacy, the \u003cstrong\u003egreen giant arborvitae\u003c\/strong\u003e helps quickly create natural screening, wind protection, and year-round structure without the constant pruning many hedges require. Whether you need to block a neighbor’s view, soften street noise, or build a living windbreak, \u003cstrong\u003eThuja Green Giant\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most reliable fast growing evergreen trees for large yards and open landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFast privacy growth\u003c\/strong\u003e – The Green Giant Arborvitae is known for its fast growth rate, adding \u003cstrong\u003e3 to 5 feet in height per year\u003c\/strong\u003e under optimal conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear-round green coverage\u003c\/strong\u003e – Thuja Green Giant trees feature dense, soft, \u003cstrong\u003escale-like\u003c\/strong\u003e needles that maintain a vibrant, dark green color throughout winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNaturally low maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e – Once established, Green Giant Arborvitae is drought-tolerant and low-maintenance, requiring little to no pruning and no fertilization after the first year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer-resistant screening\u003c\/strong\u003e – This cultivar is known for its dense, rich green foliage that darkens in winter and is resistant to deer browsing, making it a popular choice for hedges and privacy screens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrong in tough weather\u003c\/strong\u003e – They have strong root systems and sturdy branches, allowing them to withstand heavy snow, ice, and high winds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a privacy hedge that fills in quickly, holds its color, and gives your yard a finished landscape look with less upkeep than most arborvitae, shrubs, or slower-growing trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes It Different\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost privacy trees either grow slowly, need frequent trimming, or struggle with disease problems once planted in real-world growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreen Giant Arborvitae\u003c\/strong\u003e provides:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHybrid vigor\u003c\/strong\u003e – The scientific name is \u003cstrong\u003eThuja standishii x plicata ‘Green Giant’\u003c\/strong\u003e, a cross connected to Japanese arborvitae and western red cedar genetics. The genus name is \u003cstrong\u003eThuja\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the cultivar became widely known after introduction through the \u003cstrong\u003eNational Arboretum\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBigger, faster coverage\u003c\/strong\u003e – The Green Giant Arborvitae is a large, vigorous, fast-growing evergreen that can reach heights of \u003cstrong\u003e50 to 60 feet\u003c\/strong\u003e and spreads \u003cstrong\u003e12 to 20 feet wide\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDense from ground to top\u003c\/strong\u003e – Its soft foliage forms a thick green wall when planted with proper spacing, helping reduce the gaps that can appear in poorly sited hedges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA good alternative to common screens\u003c\/strong\u003e – Compared with \u003cstrong\u003eEmerald Green\u003c\/strong\u003e, Green Giant grows much faster and reaches a much larger mature height and mature width. Compared with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/useyardwork.com\/blogs\/news\/english-laurel-hedge-everything-you-should-know\"\u003eother popular hedge options like English Laurel\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/useyardwork.com\/products\/fern-pine-podocarpus-gracilior\"\u003eFern Pine hedges\u003c\/a\u003e, it is often the better choice where disease resistance, snow damage tolerance, and long-term structure matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTough once established\u003c\/strong\u003e – It prefers moist, well-drained soil during establishment, then becomes drought tolerant enough for many California landscapes with smart watering and mulch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not a small-space plant. These are large trees at maturity, so they need enough space away from foundations, fences, lawns, power lines, and tight garden beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTips For Success\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant in the right light and space\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGreen Giant Arborvitae prefers \u003cstrong\u003efull sun\u003c\/strong\u003e but can tolerate partial shade, especially in hot climates where it thrives with some afternoon shade. To maintain dense, patch-free foliage, Thuja Green Giant trees require a minimum of \u003cstrong\u003e6 hours of direct sunlight daily\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater deeply while roots establish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDuring the first year after planting, Green Giant Arborvitae requires regular watering to keep the soil evenly moist, needing about \u003cstrong\u003eone inch of water every week to ten days\u003c\/strong\u003e until fully established. Young Thuja Green Giant trees focus energy on root growth during their first \u003cstrong\u003e1-2 years\u003c\/strong\u003e, resulting in slower visible top growth initially.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLet the natural screen fill in\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnce the roots are established, the green giant arborvitae grows rapidly upward and outward, creating natural privacy screens in as little as \u003cstrong\u003e2-3 years\u003c\/strong\u003e with proper care, sun, and spacing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProtect the root zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003e2 to 3-inch layer of organic mulch\u003c\/strong\u003e around Thuja Green Giant trees helps retain moisture and regulate root temperature. Keep mulch pulled back from the bark and trunk to help prevent rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrim only when needed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThuja Green Giant trees require little to no pruning, and if trimming is necessary, it should be done in \u003cstrong\u003elate winter or early spring\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTree Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast growing evergreen tree\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green Giant, Green Giant Arborvitae, Thuja Green Giant, Thuja Green Giant Arborvitae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThuja standishii x plicata ‘Green Giant’\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thuja\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mature Green Giant Arborvitae can reach heights of \u003cstrong\u003e50 to 60 feet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature width \/ spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mature Green Giant Arborvitae can have a spread of \u003cstrong\u003e12 to 20 feet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10-year growth expectation:\u003c\/strong\u003e In \u003cstrong\u003e10 years\u003c\/strong\u003e, a well-cared-for Green Giant Arborvitae can exceed \u003cstrong\u003e50 feet in height and 5 feet in width\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e3 to 5 feet annually\u003c\/strong\u003e in ideal conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green Giant Arborvitae is suitable for \u003cstrong\u003eUSDA hardiness zones 5 to 7\u003c\/strong\u003e and prefers full sun to partial shade, thriving in a variety of soil types including loamy, sandy, and clay soils\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalifornia suitability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Often used in compatible California zones and microclimates, especially where irrigation, mulch, and light afternoon shade support summer growth, and often paired with resilient California natives such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/useyardwork.com\/blogs\/news\/what-to-know-about-the-california-pepper-tree\"\u003eCalifornia Pepper Trees\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/useyardwork.com\/products\/california-sycamore-platanus-racemosa\"\u003eCalifornia Sycamores\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun exposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade; best density with at least 6 hours of direct sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e This tree does best in well-drained, loamy soil and can grow in a range of soil types, including sandy and clay soils, but should be protected from poorly drained conditions to avoid root rot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense, soft, scale-like needles with rich dark-green color\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter color:\u003c\/strong\u003e The rich, dark-green needles of Thuja Green Giant trees may experience light bronzing or a reddish-brown hue during cold winter months before reverting to vibrant green in late spring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Regular watering during establishment; moderate drought tolerance after roots are established\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimal fertilization is required for Thuja Green Giant trees, with balanced, slow-release evergreen fertilizer recommended in early spring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Little to no pruning required; trim in late winter or early spring if shaping is needed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e For a solid privacy hedge, space Thuja Green Giant trees \u003cstrong\u003e5 to 6 feet apart\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong\u003e8 to 10 feet apart\u003c\/strong\u003e for staggered rows or windbreaks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e These evergreens are used as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/useyardwork.com\/collections\/evergreen-trees\"\u003eprivacy evergreen trees\u003c\/a\u003e for living fences, windbreaks, and large ornamental specimens, and can complement versatile evergreens like the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/useyardwork.com\/products\/fern-pine-tree-podocarpus-gracilior\"\u003eFern Pine tree\u003c\/a\u003e in layered landscapes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40+ years with proper care\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho It’s For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalifornia homeowners who want fast privacy from neighbors, streets, or exposed property lines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProperty owners who need a windbreak around outdoor entertaining areas, patios, lawns, or garden spaces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLandscapers building natural property boundaries for clients\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHomeowners who want a low maintenance evergreen hedge with fewer insect, deer, and disease problems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarger yards where the mature size of the plant can be used as a specimen or living wall, or where you want the instant impact of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/useyardwork.com\/collections\/trees\"\u003emature trees for sale\u003c\/a\u003e from a full-service \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.useyardwork.com\/\"\u003enursery near you\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want a tall, dense, green privacy hedge without waiting decades, the \u003cstrong\u003eThuja Green Giant Arborvitae\u003c\/strong\u003e is a perfect choice for the right space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow fast does it really grow?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Green Giant Arborvitae is known for adding \u003cstrong\u003e3 to 5 feet per year\u003c\/strong\u003e in height under optimal growing conditions. Growth may look slower during the first 1-2 years because young Thuja Green Giant trees are putting energy into roots before pushing strong top growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it survive California drought conditions?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnce established, Green Giant Arborvitae is drought tolerant and low maintenance. During the first year, keep the soil evenly moist with about \u003cstrong\u003eone inch of water every week to ten days\u003c\/strong\u003e. In hot California climates, mulch and light afternoon shade can help reduce drought stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow close can I plant them together?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor a solid privacy hedge, plant Thuja Green Giant trees \u003cstrong\u003e5 to 6 feet apart\u003c\/strong\u003e. For staggered rows, windbreaks, or a more open natural screen, space them \u003cstrong\u003e8 to 10 feet apart\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo deer eat Green Giants?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGreen Giant is considered deer resistant compared with many other arborvitae species. No evergreen is completely deer-proof, but this cultivar is resistant to deer browsing and is often chosen for landscapes where deer pressure is a concern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat soil does it need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGreen Giant does best in well-drained, loamy soil, but it also grows in sandy and clay soils. Avoid poorly drained soils because soggy ground can lead to root rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need pruning or fertilizer?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThuja Green Giant trees require little to no pruning. If trimming is needed, prune in late winter or early spring. Minimal fertilization is required; use a balanced, slow-release evergreen fertilizer in early spring, especially during establishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if my tree doesn’t thrive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYardwork supports your planting success with expert guidance and a satisfaction guarantee policy. If your tree struggles, contact us so we can help evaluate sun, soil, watering, roots, spacing, and site conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReady to Transform Your Landscape?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStop settling for thin fences, slow-growing shrubs, or privacy screens that take too long to fill in when you could mix in seasonal interest with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/useyardwork.com\/collections\/flowering-trees\"\u003eflowering trees suited to California yards\u003c\/a\u003e or accent evergreens like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/useyardwork.com\/products\/california-pepper-tree-schinus-molle\"\u003eCalifornia Pepper Trees for sale\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose \u003cstrong\u003eGreen Giant Arborvitae Tree\u003c\/strong\u003e from Yardwork and get a fast growing, low maintenance evergreen selected for strong growth, dense foliage, and long-term landscape performance. 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