Reviewed by LaTasha in Virginia:

I purchased 32 thuja green giants (4-6 ft), last summer. They have endured extreme heat, and almost 4ft of snow this winter, in that big snowstorm that we named "Snowmageddon". And yet, they have survived wonderfully. I have even seen plenty of growth on each tree. I cannot wait until they really start to take off!

Reviewed by Lisa in Bedford, TX:

I am an experienced gardener but have not dealt much with trees so I might have stretched a bit with taking on putting in a large hedge. However, I was desperate to get a privacy screen at the back corner of my property. I purchased seven of the 5 ft. green giants and planted them in large tree planters. I was extremely pleased with the trees when they arrived. They were all as tall or taller than promised and in very nice condition. I planted in late spring which is tough on a plant in Texas since the big heat comes early, but all survived and thrived through the hot summer. I lost one the next year and could not figure out why, but the remaining six are now about 9 feet tall after only 20 months and they have done well through two hot summers, a mild winter, and now a tough winter. (Gotta love any plant that can handle both 106 degrees and 18 degrees.) We had a horrible outbreak of web worms in the spring, but they didn't touch the Green Giants and I have not used any pesticide on the trees at all. Looks like I'm going to get the quick and beautiful privacy hedge I wanted.

Reviewed by Jerry in Warwick, RI:

I purchased 10 or so Thuja Green Giants from Fast Growing Trees about 3 years ago. I planted them the first season and then the following spring I dug them all up and planted at my new home. I did not want to leave them...they were too nice!!! Anyway all that was back in 2008. Today they are strong, deep green trees over 6 feet in height. When I first dug them out of the ground, they stayed in containers for over two weeks. I was concerned then, but no worries now. They are the super trees that the add states!!! Do not hesitate to buy these trees!

Reviewed by Judi in Conway, AR:

We used the Thuja Green Giants to screen one side of our swimming pool. They are simply awesome trees. Many of the holes held water after we dug them and we thought we would lose quite a few (we purchased 15 trees) and only lost one. The others are very vibrant and growing very fast. They've already grown 3 feet in less than a year. These very young trees held up in 9 degree temperatures this winter! And the deer just walk past them as if they're not there. There's nothing that we can say negative about them. We're very pleased with our purchase.

Reviewed by Tia in Burlington, KY:

I received your e-mail asking about the Thuja Green Giants I ordered from you. Just wanted to let you know they are doing wonderful. The first year I didn't see a whole lot of change but now that they are established they are really taking off. I planted 11 of them along my back fence row. I have a chain link fence around my property and planted them for more privacy from the neighbors behind me. My next door neighbor does landscaping for the county parks and he commented to me a few weeks ago on how great they are doing. Thanks for checking with me. I am 100% satisfied with my purchase and would strongly encourage anyone looking for a little privacy to try these.

Reviewed by Stephen from NH:

I received the Thujas and they were packed well and came with some starter fertilizer. I was sceptical that they would grow as fast as was promised. Here I am two years later and not only did they hold up very well in the New England winters, but they have more than tripled in size. I am a year or two away from complete privacy from my neighbors!

Reviewed by Meaghan in Averill Park, NY:

We ordered and planted our ten Thuja Green Giant Arborvitaes in May 2007. At the time they were just saplings. As of this past fall (2009) almost every tree was over six feet tall. Some have grown faster than others, but are consistent overall. We live in upstate NY in a rural mountain town. These trees have fought off deer, insects, direct sun in the summers, ice and sub zero temperatures in the winters. We would recommend these trees to anyone. We are honestly amazed at how fast they have grown, and are looking forward to seeing how much they grow this year.

Reviewed by Raymond in North Olmsted, OH:

I bought 6 of these to plant on the property line for privacy. When they first arrived I was very impressed with how well they were packaged! I followed the planting directions and today all 6 are doing very well. I want to say that I am truly pleased at the level of customer service that I have received from Fast Growing Trees. They have answered every question or concern that I have had with kindness and I feel that they truly care about there customers satisfaction. I highly recommend Fast Growing Trees Nursery!

Reviewed by Susan in Hickory, NY:

Outstanding quality, packaging and customer service from Fast Growing Trees Nursery. We use our Thujas as a living privacy fence to block the neighbor. To save some $$ we bought other Thuja's from a different source in 2009. What a huge mistake. We will for sure RE-ORDER from Fast Growing Trees this year 2010!!

Reviewed by Stephen in Memphis, TN:

As a novice gardener, I needed immediate screening for a new pool I recently had installed. The Thuja Giants I bought are growing rapidly after only one season. I can't wait to see the growth they have this year! All seven are healthy and I've done nothing more than stick them in the ground. I will be buying more of these this year.

Reviewed by Michelle in Colorado Springs, CO:

We're in Colorado Springs. We ordered the 6 ft. Thuja trees, last year in March. It was still cold and snowing here so we opened them and put them in the garage. We watered them, but otherwise pretty much neglected them altogether for almost 3 weeks. Then we planted them and it snowed again the next day. They are all (about 35 total) doing great!!! They've grown over 16 inches and we can't wait for them to grow up and provide beautiful screening for our backyard. Easiest tree to maintain that I've ever planted.

Reviewed by Tom in Derby, NY (near Buffalo):

I have purchased lots of plants, bushes, and trees over the years and can write without qualification that ALL the items I have purchased from your firm have been healthier, bigger, and more resilient than the same or similar products purchased from others. Even better: you aren't expensive! These plants are awesome and stand about 3 1/2 feet high and are bursting to leaf out as soon as I transplanted them outside (I live in the frozen tundra Upstate New York). I recommend Fast Growing Trees Nursery to all. If they have what you are looking for, don't gamble- place your order with them.

Reviewed by Susan in Charlotte, NC:

My husband planted the Thuja in relatively rocky soil near a fence line. We had a severe drought last year and worried if the Thuja Giant would make it. It did! It is about 6 feet tall now and getting fuller at the bottom, thinner near the top but hopefully it will fill out this summer with normal rain and sprinkling. It looks like a Christmas tree at the moment. I like the fact that it tolerated many different extremes in temperature and still survived.

Reviewed by JB in CT:

We are using our thuja trees as a friendly fence. We bought 12 small evergreen trees which have doubled in size since we purchased them a year ago. We did have 2 die which were replaced very quickly and without a hassle.

Reviewed by Scott in Effingham, IL:

I planted 80 thuja giants as a border to my front and side property in April 2007. They are 7-10 feet tall now on 6 foot spacings. I watch them grow almost year round and people stop by and ask me what they are and I get great comments on them all the time. They will improve your property value where you need privacy and they are very easy to maintain.

Reviewed by Sue & John in Brooklyn, CT:

I planted 35 in the spring of 2007. I fertilize twice a year and planted in loam mixed with manure. I watered regularly, mulched and pruned. Our Thuja are all over 12 ft. We topped them all last year to make them get wider instead of taller. It worked! They are great!

Reviewed by Eydie in Bloomington, MN:

Truly fast growing! I had ordered 15 Thujas and all but three survived the transplant process. I have nine lining the back of my property and three as a buffer on the side of my house. All of them are growing beautifully!! Especially the three on the side as they are getting the most sunlight. They are nearly seven feet tall after two seasons! These are a great buy for anyone looking for a natural barrier from neighbors or the elements! =D

Reviewed by Eydie in Bloomington, MN:

My Thuja Trees looked a bit sad after last years winter, but with much TLC they came back and in the late summer/fall grew about 2-4 inches. We are having a very cold/snowy/icy winter but I am hopeful that this spring/summer they do what they are suppose to do: grow fast, and tall and beautiful! If the do I will be very pleased! Thank you for your follow-up and asking, Eydie.

Reviewed by Tom in Hagerstown, MD:

I placed these evergreens as a living barrier on my property line. They have tripled in size and require very little maintenance. To say I am very happy with my purchase is an understatement. I would not hesitate in purchasing additional trees if the need should arise. Thanks!

Reviewed by Merrily in St. Charles, IL:

We use our Thuja as a wind blocker and privacy fence. Looks green all year round and are full and lush. Now almost 5 feet tall.

Reviewed by Susan in NJ:

I used my thuja green giants in each back corner of the yard. They have almost doubled in size and look quite nice. I am sure this summer they will really take off. I am very happy with them. Best Regards, Susan

Reviewed by Mike in Indianapolis, IN:

Purchased 4 Thuja Green Giants and planted in a semi-sun/shade area for a little year-round coverage. They've been doing well. I expect them to take off this year, as they've had a year to dig in. No complaints!

Reviewed by Kate in Milwaukee, WI:

I bought six of these (3-4ft) trees about 1 year ago because they are supposed to be fast growing and not take up too much space. I live in a house in an urban area with duplexes on either side of my yard. I wanted more privacy from the peeping eyes of the neighbors, so I planted these thujas. So far they arrived in excellent condition, I planted them within a week of receiving them, kept them well watered in the summer and followed mulching guidelines. They grew about 4 inches on average in height in the first year, and did "bush out" several inches. I am hoping for lots of growth this coming summer (I live in Milwaukeee, WI so we have a limited growing season) and hope that in the next 5 years, the view from my neighbor's window into my back yard will be blocked by evergreen trees!

Reviewed by Bill & Julie in Cherry Hill, NJ:

We used the thuja fast growing trees alongside our home to create a privacy hedge. They are doing beautifully.

Reviewed by Arnaud in Cazadero, CA:

i love this tree, i wish it could grow faster...

Reviewed by John in Medford, NJ:

Using for privacy and I think in another year it will be high enough. Very healthy trees and well packaged. I may buy more in the spring.

Reviewed by Joe in Rochester, NY:

I ordered my thuja giants about 4 yrs ago and had really great success so last year i re-ordered 5 more for the other side of my home. All are doing great!!

Reviewed by Maggie in Tyrone, GA:

These evergreen trees will be used for a hedge. Four of them are growing well and look healthy. The neighbors like them, too! But one of them seems to be slowly dying. We just checked the roots a couple of weeks ago and the tree hasn't taken root very well.

Reviewed by Bill in Cherry Hill, NJ:

We used the evergreen trees as a privacy hedge alongside our home. They've grown beautifully alongside our home.

Reviewed by Stephanie in Williamsburg, VA:

The thujas we ordered were perfect! They have grown a couple feet since we planted them! Yea! That's what we wanted. No problems with them at all. Maybe we'll plant some more!

Reviewed by Anne in Staten Island, NY:

One of the thujas died shortly after I planted it. The two I have left are doing ok - they are about 3 feet tall, but I planted them almost 2 years ago. Growth has been a little slow. But they are alive. :)

Reviewed by Greg in Richmond, VA:

Ordered 26 thuja green giants 11 months ago. They were 3-4 feet tall when they arrived. All of them were very healthy. Today, some of the thujas are over 7 feet and the growing season is not over yet! I am waiting for next year and hoping that they would really take off and reach as high as 9-10 feet. I do water them mildly twice a week.

Reviewed by HB in Michigan:

I ordered 53 Thuja Green Giant, 2'-3', trees in July 2007. This year, 2009, is their 2nd full season and the height of the trees have surpassed 6 ft. I could not be happier! And they look beautiful in the winter with snow! I would strongly recommend these trees to anyone.

Reviewed by John in Southern Kentucky:

We received our Giant Thuja Trees last Thursday, we planted them on Saturday...they look beautiful...I was surprised how well they were packaged, and what great shape they were in when we got them.

Reviewed by Robert in Forest, VA:

I purchased 25 of the 1-2' Thuja Green Giants in September 2008. My son and I planted them within 2 days of receiving them. Today they are 3 ft+ and looking great. I keep them mulched and do not allow grass to grow in the mulch. I also monitor the moisture in the ground near the trees to determine whether or not I need to add water. I've only had to water them about 4 times in 10 months! I took pictures when I planted them and compare them to what they look like today and it is amazing.

Reviewed by Chris in Bonney Lake, WA:

Waited until our second year to do our review - Thujas planted in 2008 growing super and fast. Lots of new growth - all bright green. Only one out of 25 died but that was our fault, not the tree or nursery. Never had trees delivered in such good packaging as from this nursery! Bought more smaller Thujas from a different nursery this year - trying to save some $$ - bad mistake - 15% died - will reorder in 2010 from here !!

Reviewed by Mary in Cooksville, MD:

All in all, I was happy with the plants I received. My thujas were healthy and for a beginning gardener, the planting instructions were easy to understand. I have had them in for 3 full years now and they range in height from 3 - 5 feet, not quite as fast growing as I had hoped.

Reviewed by Chris in Bonney Lake, WA:

My first review follow up. It has been ten weeks now and all five thuja green giants are beautiful, green and growing. I'd say they are all a foot wider and have grown 6 inches taller. Considering they are planted in road fill on a berm, (it's hard and rocky), I couldn't be happier with them.The weather is hot in the Northwest right now and I'm putting the water to them twice a week. They seem to be loving it. Thanks fast growing trees.

Reviewed by Lee in Charlotte, NC:

Received our order of 12 within a few days of ordering and the packaging was great. Plants look really healthy. We ordered the 1-2 ft. size and just finished planting them on the upper part of our berm that takes in six backyards. If it hadn't been for all the rain we've had this past month, I would have waited until fall to order.

Reviewed by Stacy in Piedmont, TX:

My husband and I just bought 29 Thuja Green Giants to plant along a fence line on our property to form a privacy screen...for us AND the neighbors! I'm very glad that we finally just jumped in and did it. I was very pleased with how the trees looked when we got them. They were here in right over a week, and when we took them out of the box, they were very neatly laid out, still very green, and they were alert! We planted them four evenings ago, and they are all still green, although two or three are sort of leaning over.

Reviewed by Sweed in Grand Junction, CO:

I live in the high desert with temp 100+ in the summer. I water the heck out of my Thuja's and the one in the low spot with the most water is by far the biggest. I planted 29 in a row, approx 4ft apart and 12 inches from a 6ft privacy fence. All 29 are 5-6ft tall now and are beginning to touch each other. I use fertilizer stakes evenly between each tree and they're doing great. Great trees!!

Reviewed by Chris in Bonney Lake, WA:

Great packing job. I bought the 2 to 3 footers, and that's what they were. Nice root system and put them in right away, followed instructions with the root fertilizer in hard rocky soil and added 50% topsoil in with backfill. I'll update growth progress as it happens. I'm curious to see how they do in Washington state.

Reviewed by Steve in Valparaiso, FLO:

The packing of the plants were excellent, All arrived in great condition. I will buy from yall again!!

Reviewed by Isabel in Augusta, GA:

We ordered 26 Thuja Green Giant 6-7 feet tall everyone one of them arrived GORGEOUS in perfect condition we are so happy with the purchase and can't wait to see them grow...Thank you Fast Growing Trees Nursery we love or trees...

Reviewed by Doug in Woodbine, MD:

I have planted 27 of these over two years at two different times. They are all alive and doing well. The ones the catch most of the sun have outgrown the ones I planted the year prior by over a foot. Don't water them too much and watch them grow. I would order them in the early season so you get the most mature you can get for your money. I do believe these are more mature and thus will grow faster.

Reviewed by DivaG in Austin, TX:

I just purchased my new home and my front entrance is closest to my neighbor's garage, who always has his trash containers out in front of his garage! I wanted to add some privacy and block out the view of those ugly containers. Since I planted them at least 3-4 feet away from my home with Full to Partial shade I won't get foundation problems later. EVERGREEN, FAST GROWING and PRIVACY!

Reviewed by Elena in Driftwood, TX:

I bought about 8 and 2 of them were destroyed and the rest are doing GREAT! They are so beautiful!

Reviewed by Phil in Mendocino, CA:

Both thujas I ordered are now in the open soil and are thriving in the cold fall, and are still growing a foot a month.

Reviewed by Carol in Springfield, OH:

I am pleased with the trees, they arrive looking very strong and have taken off when planted. I will be purchasing from your company again.

Reviewed by Conor in Lexington, KY:

I used my thuja green giants as a privacy screen. Bought the smallest ones and already making a difference. Got about 2.5 ft growth in the first year. Very drought resistant, survived the worst drought in KY in years. Were only planted in March and got no watering and are still thriving

Reviewed by Keith in San Leandro, CA:

After an extensive addition/remodel we planted a row of Thuja Green Giant evergreens that replaced a century-old oak tree that had to be removed. Over night we lost our privacy, but the Thuja Giants are now a year old, have already grown about 3 - 4 feet in height and thickened up. In a few short years we'll have our privacy back without the foundation damaging roots from the prior oak tree. They are healthy and growing like weeds!

Reviewed by Lee Anne:

We use these trees as a wind block and they are doing nicely. They have grown over 2 feet in the past year and a half and are filling in beautifully. They add a nice evergreen privacy wall to my yard.

Reviewed by Melinda:

This tree purchase was made for a privacy screen at our firehouse. Out of the 14 we bought, only one died after six months, but the others are packing on steady growth. Within a few years they should start to really take off. Overall we are happy with them.

Reviewed by Melinda:

We love our Thujas! They are beautiful! It is a joy to watch them grow. I can't wait to see how tall they are in another year. They started off at 12 inches Spring '07 and are now as tall as me - 5'5"!!

Reviewed by Shawn:

We purchased some of the 1-2' Thujas to eventually hide a neighbor's retaining wall. And despite one of the worst droughts that we've seen in Georgia in a long time (and our neglecting them for nearly 3 weeks when they first arrived because they came just before we left for vacation), they not only survived but even grew a foot in the last year. I can't wait to see how they do now that the rain levels are getting back to normal. And we have plans to buy more very soon!

Reviewed by Louis:

I put it in the front of my house. I love the look and smell of the evergreen foliage. I can't find anything bad about it.

Reviewed by Jason:

The trees are doing well. They are nice and green, and healthy. I am hoping they will really take off this next year.

Reviewed by Kurt:

I planted this tree on the western slope of my yard 2 years ago trees to block some of the sun during the summer and wind during the winter. I live west of Fort Worth, Texas where the soil consist of alkaline clay and rock. The tree grows as advertised, currently about 10 ft tall. It looks great all year around. I have bought some other green giants from a local store and I question if they really are Green Giants. Their stature, growth rate and appearance don't even compare to the one I bought from Fast Growing trees.

Reviewed by Tina:

These trees are great - very easy to take care of - watered once a week - I live were a lot of sagebrush grows and heavy soil - I can't say enough great things about these trees.

Reviewed by Chris:

These are very hardy trees and thrive in any soil. I have a total of 16 Thuja Giants and not one of them has had a problem.

Reviewed by Michael:

I planted 12 thuja giants for a border between my property and the neighbor's. They have at least doubled in size in the last year. I am anxiously awaiting their continued growth. I wish they were able to be purchased at a bigger size, so I could see them grow quicker. I'd recommend that people purchase them. I'd love to outline the rest of my property in them. It's 209 square feet. Thanks!!!

Reviewed by Neil:

I planted 46 thuja giants as a privacy screen along the front border of my property and they look great! Every single one is alive and doing well. Some are growing faster than others, but I'm very happy with them.

Reviewed by Ted:

I purchased 12 of the smallest sized Thuja Giant trees to plant as a privacy buffer. I was worried whether they would truly be deer resistant due to the problem we have with deer eating other plants & bushes which were on the deer risistant lists. Fortunately, my Thuja's have not been eaten by the deer! They are GREAT with 4 foot growth in less than 1-1/2 years. I'm hoping the second year of growth will yield even better results.

Reviewed by David:

Planted as a privacy hedge. I determined that if they grew as fast as advertised, they would be more cost effective with less labor and maintenance than a fence. They got off to a slow start the first year, and I have really been impressed with the second year's growth. I think i made the right choice!

Reviewed by Mike:

I bought the Thuja Green Giants to create a barrier along my property line. They are fast growing and stay green all year long. Most important, they are deer resistant!!! I have lots of deer and I certainly didn't want them eating away at them like they do on regular evergreen trees.

Reviewed by Jack:

Fenced my long driveway. No bugs, grow very fast. Nice looking, good shape, low maintenance etc.

Reviewed by Donna:

I would estimate they have grown about 2 1/2 feet since last June. I really need privacy! I water them at least once a week, and fertilize once a month. Now we are going into winter.

Reviewed by Tim:

They grow so FAST! all the neighbors even love them

Reviewed by June:

The Thuja has a beautiful green color. We planted it last year in October 2007. Looks very healthy.

Reviewed by Brad:

I really like the trees. We planted a year ago, but the real growth started about 3-4 months ago.

Reviewed by Elizabeth:

The trees are in a row at the end of our side yard. They get full sun. They are growing well, and we think they are becoming well established. We feel confident that by this time next year, we will see a substantial growth rate.

Reviewed by Ken:

Really took off in 2nd year, especially after a small bed was made around them. Also, those trees that are exposed to full sun are doing much better than those that receive indirect sunlight.

Reviewed by Nancy:

I planted the two ft. Thuja Green Giant in my back yard. They are about four feet high now.

Reviewed by Nick in Newburgh, NJ:

I purchased 9 thuja trees. After 9 months, only two died, but one is not doing well. The others are doing absolutely fantastic! All trees were planted in the same vicinity of the yard so soil, sun and wind conditions are the same. Overall, I'm very happy with the outcome.

Reviewed by Fred:

Planted trees 4-5 ft. apart single row to line back yard for pool privacy. Started with 18 in. trees some now are 4 1/2 ft. tall most are 3ft. tall. Very low maintenance. Bought about 50 of these and have lost three of them. Beautiful trees, can't wait to see what they look like in three years.

Reviewed by Scot on:

Our trees really are growing fast; about 17 inches since last year. We do hope that will fill in next year.

Reviewed by Mike:

Your package included everything needed to get started, including the fertilizer disc. One of the trees hasn't grown very much at all, but the others have grown a good foot. I was hoping for faster growth, but they seem healthy and continue to grow!

Reviewed by Everett:

I purchased 8-10 of these and planted them about 5 ft apart. They grew very slowly and within the last few months they seem to have accelerated growth. The tips (center shaft) have grown longer without many branches resulting in a skinny center shaft.

Reviewed by Nancy:

These trees were purchased for their flexibility in extreme temperatures and for shade, of course. They're well on their way to becoming robust trees!

Reviewed by Maureen:

We purchased 26 of the 1-2 foot Thujas and planted them inside the fence along one side and along the back of our yard. Several are actually approaching 6 feet.

A few months after getting the thujas, we ordered 6 Leland cypresses from a different local nursery to put along the other fence line. They were about 5 feet tall, on sale, and I now definitely regret purchasing them. One died, and we replaced it - expensive. The replacement died, and the one next to that as well. Of the 4 Lelands remaining, 2 are almost certainly dead.

Reviewed by Ted:

The trees are doing relatively well. I wish they had grown more (they have grown about a foot), but we have been experiencing extremely hot, dry weather. I have used them on a hillside in some very rocky soil, so I am glad that they have done as well as they have done with relatively little maintenance (occasional watering).

Reviewed by Wayne:

We purchased our trees over a year ago. Had 2 perish but were replaced with a smile and no charge. Thanks! They are doing well. They are lovely, and we look forward to another great growth spurt next year.

Reviewed by Holly:

I planted 53 Thujas, last summer, around the perimeter of my yard and I can not believe how much they have grown in one season! A growth height between 3 - 5 ft....I can't wait to see how much taller they will be next summer!!!

Reviewed by Carleen:

I have planted about 60 of these trees and we love them.

Reviewed by David:

My neighbors and I are extremely happy with the trees we purchased this Spring. I have 17 in my yard, and every one has grown over a foot since planting in our unpredictable Nebraska weather.  Both my neighbors's trees are doing equally well.  We are all thrilled!