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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Catherine M.
5/13/2026
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The Green Giant Arborvitae arrived

The Green Giant Arborvitae arrived on-time, in very good condition, and the size that I purchased. I look forward to seeing them grow and produce a screen from the road.

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Nancy M.
5/13/2026
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Thuja Green Gaint

They arrived in great shape, haven't planted yet.

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Jeffrey H.
5/13/2026
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Thuja Green Giant Aborvitae

I have planted several of them over several years and I love them and they do a good job of blocking view

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John B.
5/13/2026
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Shocked on the speed of delivery and quality

95% perfect one box that had a pair of trees with some damaged branches on each although the box wasn’t damaged it could’ve happened in shipping . So out of the 10 boxes adding up going 20 trees. 1 box was eh! I called to just let them know and it seems like they made a note on the account and said they would replace the trees if indeed I reached back out,& If I feel they did not meet my expectations. Great customer service.

Fast Growing Trees Plant ExpertWe really appreciate you taking the time to call and let us know, John! We're sorry about the damaged branches on that one box - we'll share this feedback with the carrier. We'll absolutely be here if those two trees need attention. We hope all 20 thrive!
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Mare M.
5/13/2026
Verified Buyer

Very pleased so far!

The trees arrived a couple of weeks ago and we planted them in an open space about 4 feet apart using both root fertilizer and soil specific to tree and shrub plants. They have shown no signs of fatigue. We’ve been keeping the soil moist and we’ll continue to nurture them!

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Fast Growing Trees Plant ExpertThank you, Mare! The attention to detail with the root fertilizer and tree specific soil is really going to pay off as they establish. Your Green Giants look great in that open space and keeping the soil consistently moist in these early weeks is exactly the right approach. We can't wait to see how they fill in over time!
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