THUJA X GREEN GIANT / GREEN GIANT CEDAR

THUJA X ‘GREEN GIANT’ / GREEN GIANT CEDAR

A Fast-Growing, Tall Evergreen for Privacy and Screening
Thuja x ‘Green Giant,’ commonly known as Green Giant Cedar, is a popular hybrid evergreen tree that combines the best traits of its parent species to provide an incredibly fast-growing, tall, and dense screen or hedge. Known for its lush, dark green foliage and impressive growth rate, it’s an excellent choice for those looking to create a privacy screen, windbreak, or simply add a towering vertical element to their landscape.

Why Choose Green Giant Cedar?

Comparison: Green Giant Cedar is unmatched when it comes to rapid growth and dense foliage, making it an ideal choice for privacy or security screens. It surpasses many other coniferous trees in speed and size, quickly reaching impressive heights without sacrificing visual appeal. Unlike other varieties of arborvitae, it is more resistant to common diseases and pests, making it an easy-care choice for gardeners.

Companions: Green Giant Cedar looks stunning when planted in rows to create privacy or as part of a mixed hedge with other evergreens such as Blue Spruce or Juniper. It also works well in combination with flowering shrubs like Hydrangeas or Lilacs, adding structure and formality to the garden.

Key Features:

• Fast-Growing: One of the fastest-growing evergreens, reaching up to 30–60 cm per year, making it a quick solution for privacy and screening.
• Dense Foliage: Offers thick, vibrant green foliage year-round, providing excellent coverage for privacy screens or windbreaks.
• Tall, Columnar Form: Grows upright with a pyramidal shape, making it a perfect choice for creating vertical structure in the landscape.
• Cold-Hardy & Resilient: Tolerates a wide range of soil conditions and adapts well to cold climates, thriving in USDA zones 5–8.
• Low Maintenance: Known for its resistance to pests, diseases, and deer browsing, it requires minimal care once established.

Specifications:

• Mature Height: 12–15 m tall
• Mature Width: 3.5–5 m wide
• Growth Rate: Fast (30–60 cm per year)
• Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
• Hardiness: Zone 5–8

Green Giant Cedar is an excellent choice for gardeners seeking a fast-growing, low-maintenance evergreen that provides both beauty and functionality. Its ability to grow quickly into a tall, dense screen makes it ideal for privacy hedges or as a windbreak, and its attractive green foliage ensures it remains a striking feature in the landscape year-round.