10/24/2025
2 ft tall $18
3 ft tall $25. Only 40 left
The Green Giant T (Thuja standishii x plicata 'Green Giant
A large, fast-growing, evergreen tree that is a popular choice for landscaping.
Appearance
The Green Giant arborvitae has a pyramidal to conical shape and dense, rich green foliage that darkens or bronzes slightly in the winter.
Growth
The Green Giant arborvitae can grow up to 3 feet per year and can reach a mature height of 50–60 feet and a mature spread of 12–15 feet.
Sunlight
The Green Giant arborvitae can tolerate full sun, partial sun, or shade, but grows faster with 6 to 8 hours of sun per day.
Soil
The Green Giant arborvitae can tolerate a wide range of soils, including well-drained, loamy, sandy, clay, moist, alkaline, and acidic soil. However, it does not tolerate salt.
Watering
The Green Giant arborvitae needs frequent watering for the first couple of months after planting. After that, it needs about one inch of water every week or ten days.
Fertilization
Apply continuous release granular fertilizer at the rate recommended on the package.
Mulching
A mulch layer 3 to 6 inches deep around the base of the tree can help preserve soil moisture and protect the roots from drying out, freezing, or overheating.
Uses
The Green Giant arborvitae can be used as a specimen planting, a hedge, a privacy screen, or a windbreak.
Maintenance
The Green Giant arborvitae is a low-maintenance landscaping choice that requires little to no pruning.
