Facts Worth Knowing About the Thuja Green Giant

1. GREEN GIANT THUJAS

2. WHAT ARE GREEN GIANT THUJAS ? Fast-growing and tolerant of humidity and heat, Green Giant Arborvitae is a common choice for hedging in areas close to the Southern United States. Green Giant Arborvitae has strong evergreen foliage that is attractive all year long and has excellent winter color. When it comes to privacy and screening, Thuja Green Giant is a big, strong, and attractive hedging option.

3. KEY POINTS Growth Rate Disease-resistance Climate Tolerance Growth Habit

4. GROWTH RATE An enigmatic hybrid called Green Giant Arborvitae first appeared in a Danish nursery. A notable tree at the National Arboretum in Washington, D.C., was ultimately designated as something very special in the 1960s after a war, an international flight, and some shoddy record- keeping. Its extraordinarily big size and quick growth certainly caught the arboretum staff's attention. Years later, as science advanced, DNA testing on the plant revealed that the unique seedling was a hybrid of a Japanese Arborvitae and a Western Red Cedar. The Thuja 'Green Giant' looks to exhibit what is referred to as "hybrid vigor," which causes it to grow more quickly and be more resistant to pests than either of its parents.

5. DISEASE-RESISTANCE Many arborvitae are susceptible to diseases and pests, but the hedge exhibits notable resistance to these problems. It is superior to Thuja occidentalis, which is a favorite of deer, because it even has some deer resistance. The primary issues you could run into are either an excessive amount of water or not enough fertilizer. Just moderately water it, particularly after planting or during the hot months, but make sure it is in a well-draining region. Bagworms and scale are potential pest issues, but they are relatively uncommon given how tenacious Thuja 'Green Giant' is. Pests typically target weak plants, and this particular type does not fall into that category.

6. CLIMATE TOLERANCE In USDA Zones 5-8, which includes a sizable area of the United States, Green Giant Arborvitae is hardy. This range can be extended a little bit into humid Zone 9 areas. The summer months will be difficult for Thuja 'Green Giant' in arid Zone 9 locations, but as long as there is enough water, it will survive. Because of this, it is well-liked in Florida and other southern regions. Although it may survive in little shade, Green Giant Arborvitae does best in direct sunlight (at least 6 hours of sun daily).

7. GROWTH HABIT An enigmatic hybrid called Green Giant Arborvitae first appeared in a Danish nursery. A notable tree at the National Arboretum in Washington, D.C., was ultimately designated as something very special in the 1960s after a war, an international flight, and some shoddy record- keeping. Its extraordinarily big size and quick growth certainly caught the arboretum staff's attention. Years later, as science advanced, DNA testing on the plant revealed that the unique seedling was a hybrid of a Japanese Arborvitae and a Western Red Cedar. The Thuja 'Green Giant' looks to exhibit what is referred to as "hybrid vigor," which causes it to grow more quickly and be more resistant to pests than either of its parents.

8. WHY BUY GREEN GIANT ARBORVITAE ? As you are aware, Green Giant Thujas expands quickly. A fast-growing hedge goes through a critical time where a tight pruning schedule must be maintained or you risk having a lanky, thin hedge for the ensuing decades. To maintain a dense and attractive hedge, timing, intensity, and frequency of pruning are all crucial. Some of the criteria seem counterintuitive. The issue of spacing is another. What is the ideal distance between Green Giant Arborvitae trees? According to the intended height of the hedge and the size of the plants at planting, Green Giant trees should typically be placed anywhere between 3 and 10 feet apart. There is a large range of acceptable spacing, therefore it might be challenging to determine which choice is ideal for a certain project.

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