Green Giant
Thuja plicata x standishii 'Green Giant'
In growth
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Planting Guide
| Spacing | 5-15 ft apart |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Crown at soil level |
| Chilling hours | 0 |
| Life expectancy | 40+ years |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Planted | 2024 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Average |
| Soil type | Adaptable, well-drained |
| Soil pH | 6.0-8.0 |
| Zones | 5-8 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Tree |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Linear (Long, narrow) |
| Foliage colour | Dark Green |
| Bloom | None |
| Fruit | Cone |
| Evergreen | Evergreen |
Root System
| System | Fibrous/Adventitious Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Mixed Fine & Coarse |
| Function | Mixed Orders |
| Propagation | Semi-hardwood cuttings |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Birds |
|---|---|
| Deer | Deer Resistant |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic |
| Edibility | Inedible |
| Companions | Rhododendrons, Hydrangeas |
Where it came from
| Grower | Lowes, Home Depot |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Lowe's / Home Depot |
Care
Water deeply and regularly during the first two seasons.
Maintenance
Needs no pruning for a natural pyramidal shape.
Cleanup
Brush off heavy snow if bending branches significantly.
Notes
Highly popular, vigorous screening tree that tolerates most soil types.