Cedar 'Green Giant'

Cedar 'Green Giant'

J.C. Bakker Nurseries

$16.99
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Meet the titan of the evergreen world! 'Green Giant' is a majestic, fast-growing powerhouse that quickly transforms any property into a private sanctuary. Its lush, fan-like sprays of deep emerald-green foliage form a dense, uniform pyramid that stays vibrant throughout the year. With its stately presence and velvety texture, it provides an immediate sense of permanence and polished beauty to the landscape.
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Plant Details

Mature Size:

40–60' H x 12–18' W

Zone:

5-8

Watering:

Medium

Foliage Type:

Evergreen

Growth Rate:

Very Fast

Light:

Full Sun/Partial Shade

Plant Profile

Common Names:

Green Giant Arborvitae, Green Giant Cedar, Hybrid Arborvitae

Scientific Name:

Thuja standishii x plicata 'Green Giant'

Type:

Privacy Evergreen Tree / Ornamental Conifer

Growth Details:

  • Mature Size: 40–60 feet tall; 12–18 feet wide.
  • Growth Habit / Form: Uniformly pyramidal to conical; upright and dense.
  • Growth Rate: Exceptionally fast (3–5 feet per year).
  • Longevity: 40–60 years. 

Environmental Needs:

  • Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade (minimum 4-6 hours direct sun).
  • Soil Preferences: Prefers moist, fertile, loamy soils but is highly adaptable.
  • Soil Tolerance: Thrives in almost any soil, including heavy clay, sandy loam, and varying pH levels.
  • Watering: Needs regular watering during the first year; becomes moderately drought-tolerant once established.

Special Features:

  • Resistances: Highly resistant to diseases, insects, and browsing deer.
  • Fast Growing: One of the fastest-growing evergreens available.
  • Attracts: Provides nesting sites and winter cover for songbirds.
  • Durability: Holds up excellently against ice and snow loads without splitting. 
Care Guide

Ornamental & Landscape Value

Seasonal Interest:

  • Bloom: Non-flowering; produces small (1/2") light brown cones.
  • Fall/Winter Colour: Retains its rich green color throughout winter better than other cedars.
  • Evergreen Interest: Provides a dense, dark green wall for year-round structure and privacy.

Garden Value:

The premier choice for rapid-growth privacy screens, windbreaks, and noise barriers. Its massive scale makes it a superb specimen tree for large properties and expansive borders.

Wildlife & Human Value:

  • Wildlife: Important habitat and shelter for birds and small mammals.
  • Human: Excellent for reducing noise pollution and wind; creates a "living fence" for maximum privacy.

Planting & Care Guide

Planting Considerations:

  • Best Time To Plant: Spring or Fall.
  • Spacing: 5–6 feet apart for a dense hedge; 8–10 feet for a staggered privacy screen.
  • Location Tips: Avoid salt spray areas near roads; ensure the site has enough vertical clearance for its massive height.

Care:

  • Light Requirements: Best in full sun for maximum growth; tolerates partial shade.
  • Moisture Requirements: Prefers moist, well-drained soil; water deeply 2-3 times a month once established.
  • Maintenance, Fertilization: Low maintenance. Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring to encourage its "explosive" growth.

Tolerances:

Drought (once established), heavy clay, heat, humidity, and wind.

Tips For Success:

Mulch heavily (2–3 inches) to retain moisture. For a formal look, it can be sheared annually in early summer, though it naturally maintains a tidy shape.
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