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Arborvitae, Green Giant

Thuja standishii x plicata 'Green Giant'

The 'Green Giant' arborvitae is a large, vigorous, fast growing evergreen. It's natural pyramidal to conical form boasts dense, rich green foliage that darkens or bronzes only a little in the winter. This is an exceptional landscape tree for use as a screen, hedge, windbreak, or single specimen. It is tolerant of a wide variety of soils, but prefers moist, well drained soil, sun to partial shade. It is wind resistant once established and withstands heavy ice or snow loads. Under good growing conditions, it can grow up to 3' a year to a height of 50'-60' with a 12'-20' spread. Plant 5'-6' apart for very fast screen, otherwise 10'-15' a part. Zones 5-7.

Can't Ship To: AK, AZ, CA, HI

Tree Type: Evergreens

 Item #  Mem / Reg Price*  Shipping Height  Qty.
 4911  $4.98 / $9.00  Standard, 6" - 12" What does this mean?  
 4955  $7.98 / $12.00  Standard, 6" - 12" What does this mean?  
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GROWING REQUIREMENTS
Sun Exposure: Full Sun, Partial Shade
Soil Type: Green Giant arborvitae tolerates a wide range of soil textures. Poorly drained sites should be avoided. It is very salt sensitive.

SPECIFICATIONS
Shipping Height:  See Above Mature Height:  50' - 60'
Growth Rate:  Fast Mature Spread:  12' - 20'

HARDINESS ZONE(S): 5 - 7
This tree can be expected to grow in the temperature extremes of the zones shown in color in this arborday.org hardiness zone map.



IMPORTANT NOTE: Due to lengthy inspection times, we are unable to ship trees to AK, AZ, CA, HI or territories.
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