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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Thuja Green Giant Arborvitae Care

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Sunlight

Can grow in a range from full sun to partial shade. They need at least four hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight per day.

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Watering

Regular watering schedule for the first six months. Once established, rainwater should be sufficient.

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Fertilizing

Should not need any extra fertilizer unless your entire lawn and garden have problems and needs regular fertilizing.


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.

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!

Full Planting & Care Instructions

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
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Growing Zones: 5-8 outdoors

(hardy down to -10℉)

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Julie
5/2/2025
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New privacy fence!

Our power company cut down some old pines. They reduced road noise and provided privacy. Ordered these to replace them. They were packaged beautifully and look super healthy. Arrived during my chosen dates. Ordered the 2-3 foot ones and seem to actually be over 3 feet above the root ball(about 5 ft with root ball) Just what I needed to get my peace and quiet back and much cheaper than a privacy fence and easier to install!!

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Louise H.
5/1/2025
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Tree condition

Was very good; arrived packaged well. Trees were in great condition. Soil still wet. Planted the next day. Seem to be doing alright, thus far.

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Randy A.
5/1/2025
Verified Buyer

Thuja Arborvitae

Way too early to decide or give a review . . . So far, they are planted,being watered . . . n they have not shown signs of dying

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Jenn L.
5/1/2025

Favorite Tree in our Yard

We have about an acre of yard, with a huge variety of trees. This Thuja Green Giant is my absolute favorite tree, out of about 50 trees. It didn't grow much the first couple of years, but fifteen plus years later, it is huge and healthy. We used it at the end of a row of arborvitae, to be the "anchor", and it really looks phenomenal. We can't see the neighbor's yard anymore in that area, so it gives a ton of privacy. It has reached up to the beginning of the second story roof, so it is at least 24 feet tall. The birds love it too, with several families nesting in it.

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Michael S.
4/30/2025
Verified Buyer

More than I expected

Had my holes ready and had them in the ground as soon after delivery as possible. Plants were well packaged and so healthy one had grown out the end of the box. I live in an area of occasional strong winds so I gave each plant a solid support pole. Completely satisfied with my FGT experience

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