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Thuja Green Giant | Thuja standishii x plicata 'Green Giant'

Why Thuja Green Giant is Trending in 2026

• Grows 3–5 ft. per year — one of the fastest privacy screens available
• Dense, year-round evergreen coverage that never goes bare
• Deer-resistant and low-maintenance once established
• Adapts to a wide range of soils — clay, loam, sandy
• Ships free, nursery grown and grower-direct

What This Plant Does For You

• Blocks neighbors, roads, and noise with a living wall that improves every season
• Adds year-round curb appeal and property value with no seasonal gaps
• Eliminates the need for wood fencing — no maintenance, no rot, no replacement
• Creates a windbreak that protects your yard, garden, and outdoor living space
• Gives you the privacy and peace you deserve without the upkeep

Plant Highlights

• Botanical Name: Thuja standishii x plicata 'Green Giant'
• Type: Evergreen
• Mature Height: 40+ ft.
• Mature Width: 12+ ft.
• Growth Rate: Rapid — 3–5 ft. per year
• Hardiness Zones: 5–8
• Sun: Full sun to part shade
• Water: Occasional once established
• Pruning: Minimal
• Deer Resistant: Yes
• Pet Friendly: Yes

Premium Features and Solutions

The Thuja Green Giant is purpose-built for homeowners who need fast, reliable privacy. Its pyramidal form stays naturally dense without shearing, and its hybrid vigor means it outpaces almost every other evergreen in the nursery trade. Whether you are screening a 25-foot side yard or a 100-foot property line, there is a size and pack option that fits your project.

Choose Your Size: The 3 Gallon is the best value for most homeowners — nursery grown, landscape-ready, and fast to establish. The Quart Plant is your budget-friendly starter with the same genetics at a lower entry price. Multi-pack screen options are also available for larger planting projects.

Smart Growing Guide

Beginner (Step-by-Step):

• Pick a sunny to lightly shaded spot with good drainage
• Dig a hole as deep as the root ball and 2–3x as wide
• Space plants 5–6 ft. apart for a solid privacy screen in 3–5 years
• Water deeply once or twice a week for the first season
• Add 2–3 inches of mulch around the base to hold moisture and protect roots
• Fertilize in spring with a slow-release granular — SR-18-5-10 works well

Advanced (Optimization Tips):

• Plant in staggered double rows 4 ft. apart for faster full coverage
• Use drip irrigation for consistent soil moisture during the establishment phase
• Avoid planting in poorly drained or constantly wet areas — roots need oxygen
• Minimal shearing needed, but a light tip prune in late winter can encourage denser lateral branching
• In Zone 5, consider a burlap windscreen the first winter to reduce desiccation

Pro Tips for Maximum Impact

• Plant in fall or early spring for the least transplant stress and fastest root establishment
• Go with the 3 Gallon if you want visible results within 12–18 months
• Combine screen packs with individual plants to fill gaps or create layered depth
• Stake loosely in windy sites for the first season to keep the root ball stable
• Water in your slow-release fertilizer for faster nutrient uptake in the first season

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between the 3 Gallon and the Quart?
The 3 Gallon ships at 32–34" tall and is our landscape-ready specimen — nursery grown, robust root system, and faster to establish. The Quart ships at 1–2 ft. tall and is ideal for budget-conscious buyers who want to grow their screen from a younger plant. Both are the same variety with the same genetics.

How far apart should I space Thuja Green Giant?
For a solid privacy screen, space plants 5–6 ft. apart. For a faster filled-in look, go 4 ft. apart. For a windbreak with a more open form, 8–10 ft. is fine.

How fast will I have privacy?
With 3 Gallon plants spaced at 5–6 ft., most customers see a solid screen within 3–4 years. Quart plants typically take 5–7 years. Growth rate is 3–5 ft. per year in ideal conditions.

Are these deer resistant?
Yes. Thuja Green Giant is one of the most deer-resistant arborvitae. In areas with extreme deer pressure, young plants may need temporary protection during the first season.

Do you offer volume savings?
Yes — our Fill My Box savings apply automatically at checkout. Buy 2 and save 15%, buy 4 and save 25%, buy 6 and save 30%.

Does it ship in winter?
Yes, with care. In cold weather, plants ship dormant to protect roots and reduce transplant stress. In extreme heat or cold, we may hold your order until conditions are safe. That is how we protect your investment.

What zones does this ship to?
We ship to Zones 3–11. Thuja Green Giant thrives in Zones 5–8.

Can I plant these in clay soil?
Yes. Green Giant is more tolerant of heavy clay than most arborvitae. Avoid areas where water pools and stands for more than 24 hours after rain.

Do I need to fertilize?
Not required, but recommended. A slow-release fertilizer like SR-18-5-10 applied in spring gives your plants a boost during the establishment phase and speeds up that 3–5 ft. per year growth rate.

What is your shipping time?
Processing is typically 1–3 days. Orders placed after 4:00 PM Wednesday through Sunday ship the following Monday. We ship nursery-direct for the freshest plants possible.

Ordering and Shipping

Processing time is typically 1–3 days after your order is received. Orders placed after 4:00 PM Wednesday through Sunday ship the following Monday. We ship via carriers optimized for live plant delivery and take seasonal temperatures seriously. In extreme heat or cold, we will hold your order until it is safe to ship — protecting the plant you paid for.

We ship to Zones 3–11. Summer holds apply above 95 degrees. Winter holds apply below 34 degrees.

Note: The images and videos on our site are the best way to show off our products and show how good we are as growers. Depending on the season you buy, you may get a plant that is smaller or bigger than the picture shows. The plant might bloom like it does on our site, but it might not. We cut off the blooms most of the time because they don't ship well. When you buy our plants, think of them as an investment in your future garden, and enjoy the process of seeing it grow to its fullest.