Green Giant Western Red Cedar

Green Giant Western Red Cedar

5 Gallon
$76.00
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Green Giant Western Red Cedar

Thuja plicata 'Green Giant'

Fastest-Growing Privacy Screen • Deer & Winter Burn Resistant • Dense Broad Pyramid

$76.00
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Description

The Green Giant is the undisputed champion of fast-growing, robust privacy screens. This hybrid arborvitae combines incredible vigor with a dense, rich green foliage that resists winter burn and deer browsing. Forming a broad, stately pyramid, it can quickly create a massive, living wall with minimal care, making it the top choice for homeowners who need a quick, tough, and attractive solution for large-scale screening or windbreaks.

  • Extremely fast-growing, adding 3-4 feet per year under ideal conditions, for rapid screening.

  • Forms a dense, broad-based pyramid with lush, dark green foliage that holds its color perfectly through winter.

  • Remarkably resistant to deer, disease, and winter burn compared to many other evergreens.

  • Adaptable to a wide range of soils and climates (Zones 5-8, some reports to Zone 4 with protection).

  • Requires very little pruning to maintain a thick, effective screen.

  • The ultimate choice for a tall, fast, low-maintenance privacy hedge or windbreak on large properties.

Quick Facts

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  • Mature height: 30-60 ft
  • Mature spread: 10-30 ft
  • Light: Full sun to partial shade

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  • Features:Scale-like, flat, soft green foliage that retains color year-round. Forms a dense, pyramidal shape with natural symmetry.
  • Growth Rate: Fast (3-4 ft per year)
  • Key Advantages:Exceptional cold hardiness,Natural pyramidal form requires little pruning,Resistant to deer and most pests,Adaptable to various soil types
  • Landscape Uses:Privacy screens,Windbreaks,Specimen tree,Noise barriers
  • Special Care:Water deeply during establishment,Mulch to retain moisture,Fertilize lightly in early spring,Space plants 5-6 ft apart for hedges
  • Seasonal Interest:Foliage: Evergreen (year-round),Form: Maintains shape in winter

Faqs

Q: How far apart should I plant them for a screen?
A: For a quick, dense screen, plant them 5-6 feet apart. If you have more patience and want to save money, you can space them 8-10 feet apart; they will eventually fill in but take a few more years to touch.

Q: How tall and wide will it get?
A: It can easily reach 30-40 feet tall and 12-15 feet wide at the base at maturity. It is not for small yards. Do not plant under power lines or too close to structures.

Q: Can I keep it shorter by pruning?
A: Yes, it responds well to pruning. You can shear the top and sides annually to maintain a desired height (e.g., 15-20 ft) and width. The best time to prune is in early spring before new growth starts.

📍 Primary Delivery Area · San Francisco Bay Area

Local delivery across the Bay Area — and beyond.

San Francisco Bay Area is our primary local delivery market. Victory Nursery also serves additional California markets and selected extended delivery areas by arrangement.

Regular local delivery: San Francisco, Peninsula, South Bay, East Bay, Marin, Tracy / Mountain House and surrounding service areas.

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