The Thuja Green Giant Arborvitae is a fast-growing evergreen ideal for privacy, reaching up to 40 feet tall and 20 feet wide with a growth rate of up to 3 feet per year. It maintains a vibrant green color year-round, is deer-resistant, and thrives in USDA zones 5-9. Adaptable to various soils with good drainage, it establishes quickly with regular watering and mulch in the first year, becoming drought-tolerant over time. Perfect as a hedge, ornamental tree, or garden backdrop, it’s a resilient and attractive addition to any landscape.
Unique Plant Features:
- Achieve rapid privacy with the Thuja Green Giant, growing up to 3 feet per year and reaching a mature size of 40 feet tall and 20 feet wide.
- Ideal for various landscaping needs, this evergreen can serve as a single ornamental specimen, a dense screen, or a living frame for your garden.
- Deer-resistant and adaptable to USDA hardiness zones 5-9, this tree thrives in well-drained soil conditions and maintains its rich, dark green color year-round.
- Plant in the spring to allow roots to establish before winter, ensuring a strong start with regular watering and mulching during the first year.
- Enjoy a low-maintenance, fast-growing, and drought-tolerant evergreen that quickly enhances your landscape with lush, green privacy.
Warning: Not for Human or Animal Consumption
To read more from the FDA, click here.
Ask a question
Our response time is two business days.

Sunlight
Full Sun
Foliage Color
Green
Mature Width
12-20 ft
Mature Height
20-40 ft
Growing Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
