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Back to buying optionsGreen Giant Arborvitae – Thuja x plicata 'Green Giant' Live Trees | Set of 4 | 1 Quart Each | Fast Growing Evergreen Privacy Trees | Landscape & Hedge Plants
Create a beautiful natural privacy screen with this set of 4 Green Giant Arborvitae live trees (Thuja x plicata 'Green Giant'). Known for their fast growth, dense rich green foliage, and naturally pyramidal shape, these evergreen trees are an excellent choice for privacy hedges, windbreaks, property borders, or landscape accents. Under ideal growing conditions, Green Giant Arborvitae can grow up to 3 feet per year, making it a popular choice for quickly establishing a green screen. Its foliage stays attractive throughout the year, with only slight darkening or bronzing during winter. These hardy trees tolerate a wide variety of soil conditions and can withstand heavy ice and snow. Each plant is currently growing in a 1-quart nursery pot but will ship in a fabric grow bag instead of a plastic pot. Plant sizes may vary depending on the growing season.
You will receive:
✔️ 4 live Green Giant Arborvitae trees
✔️ Botanical name: Thuja x plicata 'Green Giant'
✔️ Container size: 1 quart each
✔️ Ships in fabric grow bags (not plastic pots)
✔️ Healthy, rooted live plants
✔️ Bareroot shipping may apply to CA, OR, WA, AZ, UT, ID, NV, MT, ND, and SD
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival
🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Green Giant Arborvitae
Botanical Name: Thuja x plicata 'Green Giant'
Plant Type: Evergreen coniferous tree
Foliage Color: Rich green
Growth Habit: Pyramidal to conical
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Moist, well-draining soil; tolerates a wide variety of soil types
Watering: Regular watering, especially during establishment; keep soil moist but not waterlogged
Mature Height: 50–60 feet
Mature Width: 12–20 feet
Growth Rate: Fast; up to 3 feet per year under ideal conditions
USDA Zones: 5–9
Cold Hardiness: Tolerates heavy ice and snow
Container Friendly: Yes, when young; eventually requires planting in the ground
💡 Care Tip: Plant your Green Giant Arborvitae in a location with full sun to partial shade and moist, well-draining soil. Water consistently during the first growing season to encourage strong root development. For privacy hedges or screens, allow enough spacing for mature growth and airflow. Apply mulch around the base to help retain soil moisture, keeping it away from the trunk.
