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Green Giant Arborvitae

From its impressive growth rate and tolerance to harsh conditions to its ability to create stunning privacy screens, this PDF explores everything you need to know to bring the Green Giant's magic to your landscape.

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Green Giant Arborvitae

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  1. Green Giant Arborvitae A Fast-Growing Privacy Solution

  2. About Thuja Green Giant The Green Giant Arborvitae is a popular landscaping tree known for its rapid growth rate and dense foliage, making it a perfect choice for privacy hedges, screens, and windbreaks.

  3. History and Origin Developed in the 1930s by a Danish nursery through a cross between Western Red Cedar and Japanese Arborvitae. A single sapling sent to the U.S. National Arboretum in 1967 showcased exceptional growth, leading to its introduction in the landscaping industry. Recognized for its qualities with the Gold Medal Plant Award from the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society in 1998.

  4. Key Features and Benefits Fast Growth: Grows 3-5 feet per year, reaching heights of 50 feet and a width of 15 feet in 10 years, making it one of the fastest-growing conifers. Dense Foliage: Features dense, green sprays of glossy, scale-like foliage that retains its color throughout winter.

  5. Key Features and Benefits Privacy and Screening: Ideal for creating privacy hedges, screens, and windbreaks due to its dense Low Maintenance: Requires minimal pruning to maintain its pyramidal shape but can be easily shaped into a beautiful hedge. growth habit. Versatile Use: Can be grown as a stunning specimen tree, grouped for landscaping impact, or planted in rows for privacy or wind protection. Adaptable: Thrives in full sun but tolerates some light shade, especially in hot afternoon areas. Adapts to a wide range of well- drained soils.

  6. Key Features and Benefits Heat and Humidity Tolerance: Unlike other Arborvitae varieties, Green Giant tolerates heat and humidity, making it a great choice for southern regions. Deer Resistance: Generally deer-resistant due to its heritage from Western Red Cedar. Easy to Grow: Requires regular watering during the first year of establishment but is otherwise low-maintenance.

  7. Companion Planting Ideas Shrubs: Hydrangeas, rhododendrons, spiraeas, crape myrtles, azaleas (for contrasting colors) Ornamental Grasses: Hakone or Japanese Forest grass (for texture and movement) Perennials: Hostas, daylilies, peonies, Russian sage (for colorful accents) Small Trees: Redbuds, dogwoods (for pops of color)

  8. Green Giant Arborvitae: A Perfect Choice With its fast growth rate, dense foliage, and adaptability, the is a valuable asset for any landscape. Its tolerance for heat, humidity, and cold makes it a versatile choice for various climates. When considering privacy solutions or adding visual interest to your property, the Green Giant Arborvitae is a perfect option. Green Giant Arborvitae

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