Description

• The Green Giant arborvitae can grow to 60 feet tall, and spread 12 to 20 feet. Its growth rate is one to three feet per year. Remaining green year round, Thuja Green Giant bears cones that are roughly one half-inch in length.
  
  

Pests and Diseases

• Thuja Green Giant is virtually pest and disease free, and deer tend to avoid eating Green Giant. The Green Giant arborvitae is an extremely carefree plant, according to the U.S. National Arboretum.
  
  

Conditions That Affect Green Giant Negatively

• While the Green Giant arborvitae has little trouble with pests and diseases, problems of Thuja Green Giant include wind damage, especially when the plants are young. Heavy snow loads may also damage young Green Giants, and salt spray is not well tolerated.
  
  

Proper Conditions for Thuja Health

• Arborvitaes in general like fertile, well-drained soil, but are very adaptable. USDA hardiness zones 5, 6 and 7 are best, and your Green Giant will need a minimum of 4 hours of direct sunlight a day. Planting in the right conditions ensures that any plant will be able to withstand pests, diseases and adverse weather, better.
  
  

Best Uses for Thuja Green Giant

• Thuja Green Giant makes a great privacy screen when planted in a row with several other Green Giants.