Thuja Green Giant Arborvitae

Thuja plicata x standishii 'Green Giant'

The #1 choice for fast-growing privacy, these trees grow 3-5 feet each year

Blocks noise, neighbor sightlines, and unattractive views—all while taking up very little space

Less expensive and more eye-catching than a traditional fence

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The Fastest Growing Quality Evergreen

Why Thuja Green Giants?

The Thuja Green Giant quickly gives you a lush, rich privacy screen (3-5 feet per year once established). And it's:

- Drought tolerant
- Disease and insect resistant
- Easy-to-grow and very adaptable

You can block out neighbors while taking very little yard space. Thuja Green Giants grow in a uniform shape and height. You get that classic French Renaissance look without having to prune or shear. In fact, you don't have to do anything to them. They're drought tolerant and have no significant insect or disease problems.

Planting in Rows
There are two popular ways to plant your Thuja Green Giants:

In a Straight Row
In a Staggered Row
Thuja Green Giant Privacy Evergreen Single Row
Thuja Green Giant Privacy Evergreen Staggered Row


How to Get the Height You Want
Follow this spacing chart when planting in a straight row:

Desired Height
Distance Between Trees
20-25 feet tall
5 feet apart
25-30 feet tall
8 feet apart
30-40 feet tall
10 feet apart

 

So, you'll never have to worry about mixing chemicals or spraying these trees. With proper care, Thujas aren't typically prone to deer or bagworm problems. This is a tough tree. Resists ice and snow damage. Grows in almost any soil, even sandy loam or heavy clays. Prefers direct sunlight, but also does well in partial shade.

The Thuja Green Giant is the perfect fast-growing evergreen for a privacy hedge or windscreen. Plant one every 5 to 6 feet and they quickly create a dense barrier. You can easily trim them once a year to your desired height. Left unpruned, Thuja Green Giants planted in rows can reach as high as 30 to 50 feet. Your Thuja foliage stays soft and thick all year long.

What is a Jumbo Thuja Green Giant Tree?

Jumbo trees are the most mature plants offered at Fast Growing Trees. Thanks to their well-developed root systems and large container size of 10-15 gallons, they deliver superior drought resistance, enhanced mineral absorption, and fuller growth. They're the perfect choice for instant privacy and a more established look in your landscape.

Grown in limited quantities, Jumbos are a premium option for those looking to make an immediate impact in their yard.

Why Fast-Growing-Trees.com is Better

Some nurseries dig Thujas out of the ground and send them bare-rooted, or 'ball and burlap.' This can leave up to 90% of the roots behind. The tree can lose up to a year of growth while struggling to replace its root system. You also risk losing the tree, since it's less able to absorb vital nutrients and water.

Our Thuja Green Giants are hybrids grown from branch cuttings - not from seed. They need to grow below the ground before they can grow above the ground. Some nurseries sell freshly rooted cuttings, which can take up to a year to reach the size and root mass of our trees.

But you can be assured that when you order from Fast Growing Trees, you are getting well-rooted Thuja Green Giants, ready for explosive growth. And for quickest privacy, we now have a limited supply of large trees available. These larger trees offer more developed branching for ready-made privacy in your landscape.

Order your own Thuja Green Giant before it's gone!

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Product Details

Mature Height:30-50 ft.
Mature Width:12-15 ft.
Sunlight:Full Sun, Partial Shade
Growth Rate:Fast Growing
Botanical Name:Thuja plicata x standishii 'Green Giant'
Does Not Ship To:AK, AZ, HI, OR
Grows Well In Zones:5-8 outdoors
grow zone map

Growing Zones: 5-8 outdoors

(hardy down to -10℉)

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Nancy O.
5/22/2026

AWESOME trees

Love these trees we bought for Arbor day 2026! Excellent service, the trees are still adjusting to our weird climate of SE UT. Mostly gonna be hot soon, so we are hoping they pop up and settle in, as their brothers/sisters are thriving now, so they just need to join the party! TY FGT for all your help! My photos were not right size to include here, but they look so good. Thanks again!

Fast Growing Trees Plant ExpertThank you, Nancy! What a wonderful way to celebrate Arbor Day! We love that their brothers and sisters are already thriving and we are confident the new ones are going to join the party very soon. Thuja Green Giants are wonderfully resilient and we think the SE Utah heat is going to help them pop right up. We are always here if you need any support!
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Tom W.
5/22/2026
Verified Buyer

Great trees for screening.

Warehouses went up behind our neighborhood so me and my neighbor planed 175 of these about 8-10 yrs ago around the perimeter of our yard and the tallest trees are now over 30-40 feet tall And we can barely see the warehouse any more.

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Fast Growing Trees Plant ExpertWhat an incredible success story, Tom! One hundred and seventy five Thuja Green Giants planted eight to ten years ago and now standing thirty to forty feet tall and nearly blocking out those warehouses is just extraordinary. That is exactly what these trees are famous for and yours are living proof. We hope they keep growing and give you the complete privacy you deserve!
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Dawn L.
5/22/2026
Verified Buyer

Beautiful condition upon arrival

I'm excited to have this future TREE, to block out my neighbor's floodlight. It might take a few years but it will be worth the wait. Thanks for such good customer service too!

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Diana T.
5/21/2026
Verified Buyer

Perfect

I love my new Thuja! I ordered the 6 foot and love it. It was green, not dry, well packed and planted well.

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Mona P.
5/21/2026
Verified Buyer

Green and look nice

Smaller than I expected but they looked healthy, came weeks earlier than they were supposed to be shipped. Hopefully they will all survive! I ordered 5 thurja giants and one lilac.

Fast Growing Trees Plant ExpertWe're glad they arrived healthy and even earlier than expected, Mona! We're sorry the size was a surprise. As a nursery we ship at the ideal stage for establishing and Thuja Green Giants are wonderfully fast and vigorous growers. We're confident all five are going to thrive and that lilac is going to be a beautiful companion. We are always here if you need anything!
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