Thuja Green Giant 5 6 Foot

April 21, 2024 Post a Comment

Thuja green giant 5 6 foot

Size	#5
Mature Height	45 to 60 Feet
Light	Full Sun
Planting Zone	5 to 7
Shipping Size	4 Feet Tall, 10 Inches Wide

How far from a fence should I plant a Thuja Green Giant?

If your screen or hedge is against a building, plant 6 feet from the wall, to protect the foundations. If you are planting against a fence, plant 3 feet from the fence so that the lower part of the plants remains bushy and the hedge remains on your side of the property line.

How big does a Thuja Green Giant get?

Thuja Green Giants get their iconic name by growing up to massive heights between 20 to 40 feet. They also spread out and grow to be about 12 to 20 feet wide. The Green Giant is better suited for areas with a lot of space to fill in, so if you have more ground to cover, consider this large Thuja.

How tall can you buy green giants?

Common Name	Green Giant Arborvitae
Botanical Name	Thuja standishii x plicata 'Green Giant'
Family	Cupressaceae
Plant Type	Needled evergreen
Mature Size	40 to 60 ft.tall, 12 to 18 ft. wide

How deep should I plant a 6 foot arborvitae?

How to Plant Arborvitae. Dig the planting hole 2 to 3 times as wide and as deep as the root ball. Loosen some of the roots in the root ball. Plant the arborvitae in the hole so that the top edge of the root ball is level with the top of the hole.

What is the lifespan of a Thuja Green Giant tree?

Its low-branching, dense columnar-pyramidal habit reaches a mature height of 40-60 feet and width of 12-18 feet with a lifespan of 40-60 years.

What time of year do you plant green Giant arborvitae?

The best time to plant arborvitae trees is after the last frost in early spring or in the late fall before the ground hardens. Arborvitae trees are hardy in USDA hardiness zones three to eight and do well in a range of soil types.

How much will Thuja Green Giant Grow in First Year?

The green giant arborvitae is a large, vigorous, fast-growing evergreen—shooting up by as much as 3 feet per year until maturity.

What happens if you plant green giants too close together?

If you plant your trees too far apart, they may never grow to the point that they will meet and form the mass of trees you need for privacy fencing. Likewise, if you plant them too close together, they simply won't thrive or will become stunted.

What is the fastest growing tree for privacy?

What are the fastest-growing trees for privacy? Hybrid poplar tops the list. It can grow upwards of five feet per year. The Leyland cypress, green giant arborvitae, and silver maple are all close seconds because they add about two feet to their height each year.

How long does it take for a Thuja Green Giant to become established?

If you use good-sized plants that are already 5-6 feet tall, you will get even better results. Those plants have stronger roots and they will start growing even faster. So, if you add that 10 feet to the 5 you start with, and allow for the faster growth of older trees, your screen will be 15 feet tall in 5-6 years.

What is the difference between a Thuja and a green Giant?

The Green Giant is better suited for areas with a lot of space to fill in. If you have more ground to cover, then consider this large thuja. Emerald Green Thujas are perfect for smaller landscapes because they only grow to heights between 8 and 12 feet. They have a much smaller spread, growing about 3 to 4 feet wide.

Can you keep a green giant short?

They will need to be pruned each year after the annual growth hardens off. Start at the top reducing the height as much as possible, then prune the sides from the top down. Attempting to or keeping them approximately 1/4 their normal size will likely shorten their lives.

How tall is a 30 gallon green giant?

30 Gallon Container Green Giant Arborvitae Trees Nice and Full, 7 to 8 Feet Tall on Average.

How much does a 12 foot arborvitae cost?

Height	Tree Price	Tree price + Labor
9′-10′	$325.00	$610.00
12′ -13′	$825 .00	$1,550 .00
15′-16′	SOLD OUT $1,250.00	SOLD OUT $2,350.00

How far from a fence should I plant arborvitae?

Planting it about eight to ten feet from any structure is the ideal distance. This ensures the arborvitae can reach maximum width without damaging your house or fence.

How do you plant a 5 foot green giant arborvitae?

Dig a hole twice as wide and a little deeper than the container the Green Giant arrived in. Do not add any evergreen fertilizer or amendments. Mound up some soil in the middle of the hole, 3-6 inches high, and place the center of the root mass on top of the mound, spreading roots out in all directions around the hole.

How long does it take arborvitae to establish after planting?

These trees grow about 1-2 feet per year until they are established. Then, they grow about 6-9 inches per year until they reach a maximum height of 10-15 feet.

Does Thuja stay green in winter?

Do Thuja Green Giants turn brown in winter? No. These evergreens stay green year-round, but do take on a deeper, bronzer hue in the winter.

How do you make Thuja Green Giants grow faster?

However, when you plant them, you can help them get established more quickly by adding Root Rocket® Evergreen Rocket. To give your Thujas a boost as it grows, you can also add a well-balanced, slow release fertilizer (like formula 10-10-10 or 14-14-14) to the soil once or twice a year.