'Green Giant' Arborvitae

This variety is known for its rapid growth, capable of adding up to three feet per year under ideal conditions. You can expect a dense, effective privacy screen to establish relatively quickly compared to other evergreen species.

For a continuous, dense privacy screen, space your 'Green Giant' Arborvitae five feet apart on center. This spacing allows the trees to grow together and form a solid wall while still providing enough airflow for each plant.

The 'Green Giant' is hardy in USDA zones 5 through 8. As long as your garden falls within these climate zones, the tree is well-suited to handle the local temperature ranges.

No, it is considered a low-maintenance plant. While it requires regular watering during its first year to establish a strong root system, it becomes quite drought-tolerant once mature and does not require frequent pruning.

Yes, the 'Green Giant' is highly adaptable and thrives in both full sun and partial shade. While it will grow most vigorously in full sun, it will still perform well in areas that receive filtered or partial light.

It is quite versatile and can handle various soil types, including loamy, sandy, or clay soils. The most important requirement is that the soil remains moist but well-drained, as the tree does not like to sit in standing water.